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Recent Examples of punts
Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 11 Jan. 2026
Miami punts The Hurricanes once again got past midfield, but Carson Beck was then sacked on back-to-back plays to force a Miami punt.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Five punts and a turnover on downs, coming on the fake punt.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025
Six punts have been returned for a touchdown — a dramatic spike considering that the league saw only six touchdowns scored off punt returns all of last season.
—Mike Jones, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
During his collegiate career, the speedy 5-foot-10 receiver returned two punts for touchdowns and led the ACC in punts returned and punt return yards.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Perich had 502 return yards last season (314 on kicks, 188 on punts) and his 60-yard punt return helped the Gophers stake a fourth-quarter comeback in a close loss to Michigan in September.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 12 Aug. 2025
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On previous punts in the game, the Panthers had not been as aggressive in trying to block the punt, the edge rusher taking two steps before turning around to block for the returner.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for punts
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Stop at Matlacha Outfitters to rent kayaks, canoes, or paddleboards and spend the day on the water.—
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Over the years, the Barnetts have expanded their fleet of canoes and paddleboards from nine to more than 100.—
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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.—
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In the summer, spider plants produce small white flowers and rafts of baby spider plants on long, wiry stalks that trail from the plant.—
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Struggling through the jungle on foot or building rafts.—
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Freiermuth added that his belief extended to general manager Omar Khan, who will be in charge of finding the right person for one of the most attractive coaching gigs in any league.—
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But these are not tutoring gigs or customer service roles.—
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In addition to the impeccable service, fine dining, and luxury accommodations, one constant was our daily sightings of pink dolphins that would play around the boat and our skiffs during our four-night sailing.—
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But those were mere skiffs by comparison with the general-entertainment battleships.—
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Golden mussels clog the thruster and decorate the underside of his dinghies.—
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Dozens have died in recent years trying to cross one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes in overcrowded dinghies.—
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“Punts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punts. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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