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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
Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
Boos rain down as Jeremy Crawshaw shanks that punt off the side of his foot.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 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
Todd was credited with the sack and Arizona was forced to punt with KU leading by three.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 9 Nov. 2025
Boos rain down as Jeremy Crawshaw shanks that punt off the side of his foot.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punt
Noun
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Kayaks, pontoon boats, standup paddleboards, and more are available through multiple local outfitters, including Boyne Watersports and Charlevoix Adventures.—
Stacy Conde,
Midwest Living,
30 Dec. 2025
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Paddle around the streams and ponds in a canoe or kayak at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort, or rent a motorized pontoon and explore the surrounding lakes and inlets.—
Carlye Wisel,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Dec. 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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Dokoupil is the sixth anchor of the broadcast in the last decade, with his new gig coming amid several changes at CBS News following Skydance’s $8 billion acquisition of Paramount, CBS's parent company.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Rather than pursuing gigs on your own, the agency will send you.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
11 Jan. 2026
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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Upside-down jellyfish pulse beneath my kayak, and mangrove roots stitch land together, holding the island in place.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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While officers prepared a kayak for a rescue, the bystanders were able to get a rope to the man who then used it to pull himself all the way out of the water.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
5 Jan. 2026
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 12 Jan. 2026.
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