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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Noun

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

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Noun

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
The camp drew considerable attention after a haunting photo showing 19 of its canoes under water was widely seen online.

— Ava Berger, NPR, 26 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

Noun

With concert sponsorships, great promotions, MC gigs and a collection of engaging DJs, their competition fueled the music.

— Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Even in the prime of his worldwide fame, the legendary jazz saxophonist regularly came home for gigs.

— Dan Kelly July 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 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 clothes appear in the environment for which they were designed - super yachts, Mediterranean resorts, sports cars and beach clubs—allowing lifestyle to do much of the selling.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
And, because small ships and yachts aren’t married to cruise terminals, the itineraries can be far more creative and far more flexible if weather or other boats get in the way of an authentic or comfortable experience, notes Schroeder.

— Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 28 July 2026

Definition of yachts

Noun

Mice with full-size rear shells can restrict in-hand corrections for some claw and fingertip players.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Built at an unprecedented pace, all ten structural shells were printed in just 58 days, keeping the entire project on a rapid nine-month timeline from initial contract award to final delivery.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026

Definition of shells

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