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Recent Examples of punt
Dan Duggan, New York Times, 9 July 2025
The fake punt packages were one part of the Patriots’ emergency preparations that week.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 July 2025
Nina Totenberg, NPR, 27 June 2025
Lawmakers punted a more robust debate about cannabis to later this year, meaning cities won’t get their money any time soon.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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Noun
The 5-foot-10, 170-pound Washington was the Broncos’ punt and kick returner as a rookie in 2022, but his five fumbles cost him that job.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 9 July 2025
The fake punt packages were one part of the Patriots’ emergency preparations that week.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 7 July 2025
Verb
And the justices punted to next term an important voting rights case from Louisiana.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 27 June 2025
Lawmakers punted a more robust debate about cannabis to later this year, meaning cities won’t get their money any time soon.
—Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punt
Noun
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Their 40-foot pontoon boat tricked out with lounge seating, bar top tables, LED lighting, and a Bluetooth sound system.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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Callaway Golf Europe staged the Harbour Challenge on July 14 in Portrush, Ireland, where Niall Horan took on a dramatic shot challenge, aiming for a floating pontoon in Portrush Harbour.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
16 July 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
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Last October, Lynne confirmed that the band’s Hyde Park gig would be their last.—
Emlyn Travis Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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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
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Obviously, with all the lake access, water sports—from boating, to kayaking, to canoeing—are a main draw.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
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Agassi received nearly every service return and the bulk of the dinks & volleys at the net.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
Noun
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One day floating in a small raft in the Pacific turned into six weeks, with little food, less water and even less hope of being found.—
Lee Habeeb,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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For the past four days, Jonathan McComb has climbed into inflatable Zodiac rafts or hiked along the flood-scarred banks of the Guadalupe River, poking through brambles and uprooted trees, looking for victims.—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Others included people who jumped off piers, were washed off piers, or fell out of boats or kayaks while not wearing life jackets.—
Tresa Baldas,
Freep.com,
21 July 2025
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Just offshore, the sea still feels part of daily life, with ferries and kayaks connecting the urban with the wild.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
Noun
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On yachts, water access—swimming, jet-skiing, snorkeling or just landing on a deserted beach with the dinghy—is also a key differentiator from a cruise ship.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
13 July 2025
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Miller was able to get back on the dinghy, but the younger Erdman punched him several times in the face, the report states.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2025
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“Punt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punt. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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