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Recent Examples of punt
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
Douglas, Jones, Polk, Chism and Williams all handled punt return duties.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Full Story Tax Watch Trump tax cuts on thin ice ahead of key vote
A key committee vote for the Republican package full of President Trump’s legislative priorities scheduled for Friday could be punted to next week as hardliners on the panel threaten to block the legislation.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 15 May 2025
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Noun
The 5-foot-11, 172-pound receiver also handled punt return duties, on and off, during his college career.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
Douglas, Jones, Polk, Chism and Williams all handled punt return duties.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 May 2025
Verb
The spring legislative session ends Saturday, but lawmakers could punt the issue to later this year.
—Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
Full Story Tax Watch Trump tax cuts on thin ice ahead of key vote
A key committee vote for the Republican package full of President Trump’s legislative priorities scheduled for Friday could be punted to next week as hardliners on the panel threaten to block the legislation.
—Sylvan Lane, The Hill, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punt
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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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Rodrigo’s Governors Ball gig comes amid her ongoing Guts World Tour, which kicked off in February 2024 and next stops at Marlay Park in Dublin, Ireland on June 24.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
8 June 2025
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The gig sorta fell into her lap but became something the long-time baseball fan wound up loving.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2025
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Others crank up the adventure, canoeing along the river or following the pathways for some hiking.—
Rachel Chang,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 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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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
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Israel’s operation spurred a raft of condemnations from regional countries.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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Even as stocks have made a strong recovery since the Trump administration announced a raft of tariffs in April, plenty of hurdles remain.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
12 June 2025
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Moore and another kayaker were trying to paddle away from the danger when the jet ski struck the back of Moore’s kayak.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 June 2025
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Start your day at Lake Norman State Park, and rent a canoe, paddleboard, kayak, or pedal boat; the boat ramp is free to use.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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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 19 Jun. 2025.
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