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punted

Pronunciation: [ˈpʌn.tɪd]

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Learn how to use punted in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “games”

(verb) to kick a ball while it is in the air after dropping it from your hands. This is often done in sports like American football, where players kick the ball to give it a big boost.

Example

During the game, he punted the football high into the air for everyone to see.

Example

She didn't punt well and the ball barely reached the other side of the field.

Example

Did he punt the ball far enough during the last play?

Context: “decision-making”

(verb) to give up or delay making a decision until later. This is like deciding to not choose something right now, but maybe thinking about it when there's more time.

Example

They decided to punt on the decision about the trip until next week.

Example

She didn't punt on her choice and made a decision immediately instead.

Example

Are you going to punt on the homework or finish it today?

How to pronounce punted

Pronunciation: [ˈpʌn.tɪd]

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