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Recent Examples of punt
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Scott also led the SEC in punt return average in 2023 at 14.8 and finished his career with an average of 10.3 yards on 43 returns.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
But after Alperen Sengun's dunk put the Rockets up 108-95, capping a stunning 26-2 run, the Timberwolves refused to punt on this pivotal game for Western Conference playoff positioning.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Noun
His most famous play, arguably, is his punt return for a touchdown as time expired to complete a fourth-quarter comeback against the New York Giants.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Scott also led the SEC in punt return average in 2023 at 14.8 and finished his career with an average of 10.3 yards on 43 returns.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Verb
In 2025, out of 134 FBS teams, Boise State’s kickoff return ranked 93rd; kickoff return defense 122nd; punt return 111th; and punt return defense 47th.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Apr. 2026
But after Alperen Sengun's dunk put the Rockets up 108-95, capping a stunning 26-2 run, the Timberwolves refused to punt on this pivotal game for Western Conference playoff positioning.
—CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punt
Noun
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The all-season lakefront resort offers family-friendly amenities and activities like weekend campfires with s’mores, pontoon boat charters, lawn games, and watercraft rentals.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
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Rent a pontoon, kayak, or paddleboard to explore the lakes, or float a gentle stretch of the Ottertail River with Charlie’s Ottertail Tubing.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Wiseman recounted a moment that captivated the entire crew — seeing the Earth from pole to pole, even spotting the northern lights.—
Andrea Leinfelder,
Houston Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Yet neither man – physically so alike, spiritually poles apart – can escape the other.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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At age 19, Aidan Hoo is working three gigs as an audiovisual and broadcast technician while working toward a degree in computer science.—
Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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Balvin’s gig at the FIFA World Cup – which will see matches across 16 cities in North America – marks another milestone in Latin music’s global dominance.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Try canoeing the Colorado River, ATV riding on the Imperial Sand Dunes, or sample fresh produce because Yuma delights with plentiful agritourism, too.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
4 Jan. 2026
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My childhood was spent in the Blue Ridge Mountains, camping in the Peaks of Otter, and canoeing down the James River.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Dec. 2025
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After pitching to a full count, Canalichio gave up a two-run RBI dink of a single to shortstop Boston Kellner.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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At age 69, Lynn Ianni is a pickleball whiz, zipping from dinks to drives energetically.—
Graham Kates,
CBS News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Basic logging is included at no charge, while a subscription unlocks a raft of premium features.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 May 2026
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New reports don’t end disagreements The latest raft of reporting, with mysterious figures and unexplained sounds, has not yet made a believer out of skeptic Benjamin Radford.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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While certainly not the only outfitter, Lazy Dog Adventures in Key West offers kayak, paddleboard and boat tours where pooches are encouraged to join.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
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Paddle out on the Bayou and let the water lap against your kayak as the city reflects golden afternoon light.—
Carrie Honaker,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
Noun
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That evening, after the couple departed Hope Town for their yacht, Soulmate, in Elbow Cay, bad weather caused Lynette Hooker to fall off their dinghy and go overboard, Brian Hooker told authorities.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Best Bars Bar One Travel by dinghy or water taxi from the main island to Bar One, a floating bar anchored offshore in Admiralty Bay.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Punt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punt. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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