as in pontoon
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of punt
Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2025
Washington’s already the front-runner to handle Miami’s punt return duties this season.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
Michael Russo, New York Times, 19 June 2025
This week the Legislature punted, its members clearly leery about taking on such a high-profile and infinitely controversial issue through the budget process, especially since Democratic legislators are very divided, roughly along north-south geographic lines.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for punt
Noun
Worthy participated in punt return drills during Wednesday’s Organized Team Activities practice open to reporters, and his 14.5-yard punt return average at Texas ranks second in program history.
—Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2025
Washington’s already the front-runner to handle Miami’s punt return duties this season.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
Verb
Unless a trade makes sense, there’s no reason to punt yet on Wallstedt.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 19 June 2025
This week the Legislature punted, its members clearly leery about taking on such a high-profile and infinitely controversial issue through the budget process, especially since Democratic legislators are very divided, roughly along north-south geographic lines.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for punt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punt
Noun
-
Explore more than 75 boats, including pontoons, deck boats and bow riders from more than a dozen top brands.—
Luann Gibbs,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
-
Ski Patrol rents ski boats and pontoons ($225 for two hours) as well as jet skis ($180 for two hours).—
Jen Murphy,
Outside Online,
22 May 2025
Verb
-
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
-
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
-
Last October, Lynne confirmed that the band’s Hyde Park gig would be their last.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
-
Cuban found out about the beverage on reality TV, while the former Los Angeles Laker was aware of the ready-to-drink beverage after seeing it at concerts and his DJ gigs.—
Mark Gray,
People.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
-
Tube, kayak, stand-up paddleboard, or canoe down the peaceful stretch of the Huron River—accessed from the 69-acre Gallup Park—or stroll U of M’s famed Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum.—
Katherine LaGrave,
AFAR Media,
28 May 2025
-
Days are screen-free and full of classic camp moments: canoeing on quiet lakes, themed dress-up nights, and pottery and archery under the pines.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
Noun
-
Duran’s dink — a goal endlessly replayed and with the Titanic soundtrack over the top — imprinted into minds.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
-
Agassi received nearly every service return and the bulk of the dinks & volleys at the net.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Noun
-
Search and Rescue is a volunteer on-the-ground team that uses drones, K-9 units, rafts, and more to comb large areas in the aftermath of natural disasters.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
-
Brown provided the raft for the group’s protest and followed along in a van, while another vehicle trailed with emergency lights flashing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
Noun
-
Tina Hambly, the 55-year-old mother of Joyce's best friend and roommate, helped with the search for the college friends using a kayak oar to poke at branches and other debris.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
7 July 2025
-
Oru Lake Kayak for $399 (100 off) Oru Kayak Oru's foldable kayaks are genius—all the boat, none of the size.—
Scott Gilbertson,
Wired News,
5 July 2025
Noun
-
Decorate a patriotic dinghy 12 feet and under and enter the parade.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 July 2025
-
Or rather, the slow, clinging descent down the dinghy’s slippery three-step ladder into what might as well have been a black hole, the water was so opaque.—
Billie Cohen,
AFAR Media,
30 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Punt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punt. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share