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Nick Harris
june 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
In 2005, Bush had 2,611 all-purpose yards and scored 18 touchdowns (15 rushing, two receiving, one punt return).
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Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
After three downs, the team can either punt—in which case the opposing team takes over on its own 5-yard line—or go for it.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
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Noun
On special teams, Caleb Downs was working as the personal protector on punt team.
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Nick Harris
june 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 June 2026
In 2005, Bush had 2,611 all-purpose yards and scored 18 touchdowns (15 rushing, two receiving, one punt return).
—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Verb
While 11 members of the hybrid, 21-person board — half elected by city constituents and half appointed by Mayor Brandon Johnson — voted late last month to punt the renewal decision to Wednesday, few members voiced opinions before extending the contracts.
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Kate Perez,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026
After three downs, the team can either punt—in which case the opposing team takes over on its own 5-yard line—or go for it.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punt
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Captain An Electric Boat Around Morro Bay Estero Adventures rents quiet electric pontoon boats that visitors operate themselves.
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But nature is the real reason people step on his pontoon.
Verb
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Aitken had already lost Le Mans pole to a contentious stewards’ ruling.
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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.
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Explore a wider range of options for yourself and your team for future work options, including full-time jobs, part-time roles, freelance gigs, and entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial pursuits.
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On summer breaks during college, Pughsley got a gig selling books door-to-door in rural Iowa.
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Before tucking into an unforgettable meal, head to the Pickering Creek Audubon Center to hike or canoe around the marsh, or spend a couple of hours exploring the historic downtown area.
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Mary Swander, a 75-year-old theater director and former state poet laureate, fondly remembers learning to canoe and swim outdoors while growing up near the water.
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Ben Johns comes over to the right side to hit a dink shot against Anna Bright and Hayden Patriquine in the 2026 PPA Carvana Mesa Cup finals match of the Pro Mixed Doubles Division at Arizona Athletic Grounds on February 22, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona.
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However, against elite defenses — particularly ones with dominant pass rushers — his declining mobility and the Steelers’ dink-and-dunk approach was exposed.
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The senator knelt at the edge of the water to warn a raft of seven ducks about an impending threat in their midst.
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The tie-up was announced as Qualcomm unveiled a raft of products aimed at capturing a slice of the runaway spending on AI computing.
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Assateague's spectacular national seashore is best explored by kayak.
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On the Water Rent a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard from Crystal River Outfitters and explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore via the meandering Crystal River.
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The drugs were thought to have been brought over by dinghy from Anzio on the mainland, police said.
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His anti-immigration message has shifted from focusing on Polish plumbers to asylum seekers in dinghies.
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“Punt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punt. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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