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Recent Examples of punt
Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The Cougars did not attempt a pass in the game; their lone punt came late with backups in the game.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
The 49ers were forced to punt five times.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The Malden Catholic defense once again stood tall and forced a three and out and then drove the field 17 plays, with the help from a running into the kicker penalty on a punt around midfield, to add to their lead with a 10-yard pass from Mercier to Wadland.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 8 Nov. 2025
The Cougars did not attempt a pass in the game; their lone punt came late with backups in the game.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
LaFleur said that Walker drawing a 15-yard penalty on Metcalf, which essentially forced the Steelers into a check-down and punt, was as good as a takeaway.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 28 Oct. 2025
The 49ers were forced to punt five times.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punt
Noun
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That misses the point of a pontoon boat, not to mention living on a nice piece of lakeshore.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
25 Oct. 2025
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Kelly’s father owned a pontoon boat that, in high school, had been off limits.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Moss poles: For climbers such as monstera, pothos, or some types of philodendrons, use a moss pole to hold up the plant.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 July 2025
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There are both bush and pole lima bean varieties, the latter growing up to ten feet tall or taller.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
Noun
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The trio of Jagger, Richards, and Watts played their first gig together in 1962, before Beatlemania.—
John Lingan,
Rolling Stone,
8 Nov. 2025
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Matthieu Sauret took a different path before landing the lead gig in the heritage department of Jaeger-LeCoultre at just 33 years old, in 2020.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This is not an activity for beginners, the faint of heart, or the day-tripper, but kayaking or canoeing the Savonoski Loop is sure to be a memorable adventure.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Sep. 2025
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Plunge into the pristine waters for snorkeling, kayaking, outrigger canoeing or stand-up paddleboarding.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Belgian also beat his direct opponent before sliding through Haaland, who beat the offside trap but saw his dink saved.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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But as defenses have found ways to slow him down and some of the Kansas City QB’s key contributors have moved on or gotten older, the Chiefs offense has transitioned into more of a dink-and-dunk operation.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Only a handful of rafts floated lazily in the water.—
Daniel Gonzalez,
USA Today,
9 Nov. 2025
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The Niners have dealt with a raft of injuries admirably.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Book a kayak tour or fishing charter.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Nov. 2025
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Beyond lies a private stretch of sand — perfect for launching a kayak or paddleboard at sunrise, or sipping wine as the sun sets over Buzzards Bay.—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Golden mussels clog the thruster and decorate the underside of his dinghies.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Dozens have died in recent years trying to cross one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes in overcrowded dinghies.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Punt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punt. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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