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Recent Examples of punt
Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Bullying past Eichorn one more time, Howell took down Barnes for a loss of 8 yards to bring up fourth down and single-handedly force a punt.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
One bright spot should be the return game following the additions of Marion and defensive back Keionte Scott, who should man kickoff and punt return duties, respectively.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The punt goes through the end zone.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2025
Bullying past Eichorn one more time, Howell took down Barnes for a loss of 8 yards to bring up fourth down and single-handedly force a punt.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
However, each of Klubnik’s first two passes fell incomplete, and a false start backed them up even more, forcing them to punt.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
One bright spot should be the return game following the additions of Marion and defensive back Keionte Scott, who should man kickoff and punt return duties, respectively.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 24 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punt
Noun
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The three women died after a pontoon boat with seven occupants flipped over in the western Maine lake.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Or, have dinner on a pontoon boat with each course delivered by silent canoe.—
Karin Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 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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Good Fortune marks Ansari's feature directorial debut, following the shelving of his prior attempt at a first-time directing gig.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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After his win, Hatosy reflected on what the gig meant to him.—
Liza Esquibias,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The next day unfolds upon arrival at Workington, gateway to the Lake District, where guests have options to canoe or paddleboard on Derwentwater Lake, meet friendly alpacas, or play classic lawn games at the Lingholm Estate, which is open exclusively to Britannic Explorer guests.—
Ann Shields,
AFAR Media,
26 Aug. 2025
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The Troop 2054 member said her favorite Girl Scout memory was of canoeing down the Colorado River with her troop.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Hayden Patriquin at times is a literal sorcerer on the court, hitting impossible half volleys and dinks from angles that are unhittable.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Miami’s struggle with the run game suffocated the offense last season, forcing the Dolphins’ passing game to become a dink-and-dunk style offense since opposing safeties backed up further than usual to prevent the deep ball.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
24 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The local media loved this and similar stunts the group pulled, such as attaching wings to bicycles, attempting to fly over the river, and towing bicycles on rafts behind canoes.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Little ones will love Ketchakiddee Creek’s mini slides and splash zones, while thrill seekers can take on the Surf Pool, North America’s largest wave pool, or join the whole family on a giant raft adventure through Miss Adventure Falls.—
Martie Bowser,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The paddlers selected for the Klamath journey completed a rigorous three-year regimen, starting with a two-and-a-half-week kayak and river advocacy training program for 15 Indigenous youths from the Klamath Basin, followed by weekend kayaking trips and kayak roll training.—
Debra Utacia Krol,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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With 24 hours of daylight, visitors can hike in the surrounding mountains long after midnight or take a kayak out on glassy fjords under the golden glow of the sun.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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That was enough to buy him a space on a derelict dinghy, with some 70 others, hoping soon to see England’s white cliffs.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
22 Aug. 2025
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The outlet reported a rescue boat was deployed to help the man, who was pulled from the sea onto a dinghy, but did not survive.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Punt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punt. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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