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Recent Examples of punt
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
The 49ers’ linebacker depth was scarce last season, while Cowing served as their primary punt returner.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
Four said yes, a couple said no, and the rest punted.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Noun
Barno, a special teams ace, could be one of team’s kickoff and punt coverage standouts in 2025.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2025
The 49ers’ linebacker depth was scarce last season, while Cowing served as their primary punt returner.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 5 May 2025
Verb
However, those averages were down from the 2023 season, in which Morstead averaged 48.8 yards per punt and 41.7 net punting yards.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 13 May 2025
Four said yes, a couple said no, and the rest punted.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punt
Noun
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Hop on a pontoon boat and set off to hook tiger fish, bass, tilapia, and catfish with a rod and reel, while your top-notch guides explain how locals catch fish using native plants.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Robb Report,
29 May 2025
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Rent a pontoon for a sunset ride or launch your kayak for a solo paddle into peaceful coves.—
West Virginia Tourism,
AFAR Media,
15 May 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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But the gig taught him the virtues of pounding the pavement to find promising new talent.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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The firing after a nearly 30-year run appeared to surprise Starkey, after reports that Daltrey was not happy with the drummer’s performance at a March Royal Albert Hall gig, complaining from stage that Starkey’s loud playing was throwing him off.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
27 May 2025
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An alligator attacked and killed a woman who was canoeing with her husband on a central Florida lake Tuesday afternoon, authorities said, after her spouse tried unsuccessfuly to fight off the predator.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 May 2025
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Days are filled with horseback rides through wooded trails, canoeing on the Little River, archery practice, and tie-dye under the trees.—
Symiah Dorsey,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
Noun
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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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The raft of fantasy shows that followed in the wake of Game Of Thrones has all but disappeared after a long string of disappointments and cancellations.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Besides its famous black bear show, fun comes in the form of water blaster boats, a climbing tower and water raft ride.—
Stacey Zable,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
Noun
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Rent a kayak, canoe, or tube from New River Outdoor Adventures and get out on the water.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Rent a kayak or paddleboard for a couple of hours, then enjoy a casual seafood lunch.—
Amplified Content Studio,
Mercury News,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Temo sought to give boaters a portable, easy-to-handle means of bringing clean, quiet electric propulsion to small vessels like tenders, rowboats and dinghies.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 May 2025
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Pull up the dinghy to The Ranch Escapade, where pristine white sand invites visitors to while away the day with ice-cold drinks and simple, savory Caribbean fare.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Punt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punt. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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