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Recent Examples of punt
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
Between the Cooper Kupp divorce and Tutu Atwell, Demarcus Robinson and Tyler Johnson all entering free agency, the Rams only had Pro Bowler Puka Nacua, second-year receiver Jordan Whittington and punt returner Xavier Smith on the books for 2025.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2025
Jared Gans, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
Kluwe punted for the Minnesota Vikings from 2005-12.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The team is also expected to host competitions at kicker, kick returner, punt returner and swing tackle.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 3 Apr. 2025
Between the Cooper Kupp divorce and Tutu Atwell, Demarcus Robinson and Tyler Johnson all entering free agency, the Rams only had Pro Bowler Puka Nacua, second-year receiver Jordan Whittington and punt returner Xavier Smith on the books for 2025.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
Stocks fell even more sharply — with the Dow Jones dropping 890 points — Monday after Trump punted on saying whether the country should expect a recession.
—Jared Gans, The Hill, 11 Mar. 2025
Kluwe punted for the Minnesota Vikings from 2005-12.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punt
Noun
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The pilot was able to inflate pontoons so the helicopter remained upright on the water and there were no serious injuries, though the passengers were all taken to hospital.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Josey — who was found asleep and alone on the adrift pontoon later that day — still holds a lot of guilt.—
Brianne Tracy,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Four full-sky surveys are planned over two years, as the telescope circles the globe from pole to pole 400 miles up.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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Chase Elliott also featured prominently in the qualifying session, dominating the final practice by setting the fastest time and winning the first qualifying heat from pole to pole.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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The asterisk in that is that the group did do a short tour in 2021-22 — but with the famous Blondie drummer Clem Burke sitting in for Schock, who had to sit out gigs due to thumb surgery.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
10 Apr. 2025
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Freelancing: Freelancing and gig work are especially attractive to millennials and baby boomers seeking greater autonomy and work-life balance.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Go canoeing in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness Courtesy of Explore Minnesota/Paul Vincent The Boundary Waters, about 300 miles north of Minneapolis and St. Paul, is your ticket to adventure in the pristine wilderness of northern Minnesota.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
11 Mar. 2025
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Though people can kayak and canoe through the miles of paddling trails, one of the easiest ways to see Big Thicket from Beaumont is to take a tour on the Ivory Bill through Neches River Adventures.—
Cynthia Drake,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2025
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For $1,000, VIPs could snag an on-court seat—yes, literally on the court—complete with a welcome gift, open bar access, and the thrill of possibly dodging a stray dink.—
David Hochman,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Gone are the tedious, cat and mouse 30-dink rallies of 2023 and 2024; 2025 and these pairs are pedal-to-the-medal, attack at will, power before finesse, and in this observer’s opinion, the watch-ability and televise-ability is improved for it.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The men then clambered down to the water before launching a raft from the northeast shore of the island.—
Louise McLoughlin,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2025
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Those figures come amid a raft of troubling economic data.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Rock Creek Lakes Resort on the other side of the lake, has kayak and canoe rentals (as well as a small store and breakfast).—
Jenna Blough,
Outside Online,
8 Apr. 2025
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Go scuba diving, take a glass-bottom boat tour, or paddle a kayak.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
30 Mar. 2025
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In one of the most memorable finale scenes, Tanya kills everyone on the yacht and then falls to her death trying to get on a dinghy.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
9 Mar. 2025
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In 1972, Scottish sailor Dougal Robertson and his family survived for 38 days at sea in a small dinghy after killer whales sunk their schooner near the Galapagos Islands.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
29 Jan. 2025
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“Punt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punt. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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