Thesaurus results for PUNTS

punts 1 of 2

noun

plural of punt

as in canoes

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punts

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verb

present tense third-person singular of punt

as in poles

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On previous punts in the game, the Panthers had not been as aggressive in trying to block the punt, the edge rusher taking two steps before turning around to block for the returner. — Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 11 Jan. 2026 Miami punts The Hurricanes once again got past midfield, but Carson Beck was then sacked on back-to-back plays to force a Miami punt. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026 Five punts and a turnover on downs, coming on the fake punt. — Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025 Six punts have been returned for a touchdown — a dramatic spike considering that the league saw only six touchdowns scored off punt returns all of last season. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 During his collegiate career, the speedy 5-foot-10 receiver returned two punts for touchdowns and led the ACC in punts returned and punt return yards. — Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 Perich had 502 return yards last season (314 on kicks, 188 on punts) and his 60-yard punt return helped the Gophers stake a fourth-quarter comeback in a close loss to Michigan in September. — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2025

Recent Examples of Synonyms for punts

Noun

At Rainy Lake, for example, Voyageurs Outfitters and Rainy Lake Aquatics rent canoes, kayaks, and stand-up paddleboards.

— Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026
It was widely reported that there was eight rangers and four canoes heading out across the Boundary Waters.

— Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 29 July 2026

Definition of canoes

Noun

In a tournament defined by vertical runs, through balls and dinks, Olise has been France’s main conductor, synthesising their high-pressing intensity and directness with creative rhythm.

— Sukhman Singh, New York Times, 29 June 2026
At age 69, Lynn Ianni is a pickleball whiz, zipping from dinks to drives energetically.

— Graham Kates, CBS News, 9 Mar. 2026

Definition of dinks

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Lorenzo was with his family in Aruba on August 11 when a boat pulling rafts the family members were on abruptly turned, sending the floating rafts towards another boat, according to the outlet.

— Susan Young, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
The group had been water tubing on the Muskegon River when their rafts, which were only meant to be used in a pool, broke apart and left them stranded, Jazman's mother, Teresa Hock, told WWMT.

— Robert McGreevy, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of rafts

Noun

McCollough quickly created a network of friends through attending music gigs and comedy shows, her various jobs, and community and activist groups.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
Hager went on to note that her own mom, Laura Bush, was a huge concertgoer and would often take her to gigs growing up.

— Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of gigs

Noun

Head to Bahia Marina on 22nd Street to rent a variety of water craft including kayaks, skiffs and pontoon boats.

— Katie Riley, Southern Living, 15 July 2026
Two men were badly burned—one died, and the other remains hospitalized—and the Fiorella’s owners lost two more skiffs.

— Will Freeman, New Yorker, 30 June 2026

Definition of skiffs

Noun

Operating as close as possible to the Libyan search-and-rescue zone, its crew deployed fast rigid inflatable boats (RHIBs) to reach overcrowded inflatable dinghies before larger rescue vessels could arrive.

— Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 17 July 2026
His anti-immigration message has shifted from focusing on Polish plumbers to asylum seekers in dinghies.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 June 2026

Definition of dinghies

Noun

The secondary usually consists of two-high safety shells pre-snap, rotating a safety down post-snap to confuse the quarterback and counter play action.

— Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Cindy said the icing process is time consuming, especially since the egg shells need to be crushed and dehydrated.

— Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of shells

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