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as in customer
a person who buys a product or uses a service from a business
an East End prostitute who claimed that many of her punters were from the upper echelons of London society
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as in gambler
one that bets (as on the outcome of a contest or sports event)
the huge amount of money that punters in Britain put on football matches
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Recent Examples of punter
Doman will have to win the job, but all ties and the benefit of the doubt likely go to the rookie punter.
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Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Aside from searching for a new return specialist to replace Skyy Moore, intriguing competition is set to replace punter Thomas Moorstead.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
Linebacker Donovan Branch, punter Connor Stutz, and tight end Louis Hansen will all get opportunities with the Kansas City Chiefs, kicker Chris Freeman will be at the Texans camp, defensive back Devin Pringle with the Bears.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Brett Thorson of Georgia looks like the next in the long line of Australian punters who attended ProKick Australia, where he was rated the top positional prospect in the nation.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
Aside from searching for a new return specialist to replace Skyy Moore, intriguing competition is set to replace punter Thomas Moorstead.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2026
Linebacker Donovan Branch, punter Connor Stutz, and tight end Louis Hansen will all get opportunities with the Kansas City Chiefs, kicker Chris Freeman will be at the Texans camp, defensive back Devin Pringle with the Bears.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
Brett Thorson of Georgia looks like the next in the long line of Australian punters who attended ProKick Australia, where he was rated the top positional prospect in the nation.
—Michael Marot, Chicago Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punter
Noun
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Having overseen the game tent for many years, Cornelius knew just the thing to say in order to goad the customers into buying tickets.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Moving forward, the company plans to focus heavily on operational excellence and reinvesting in its global operations, customer partnerships and signature brand innovations.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
Footwear News,
20 May 2026
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The industry fought hard to retain its proposition bets, which allow gamblers to wager on individual athletes’ performances and to combine those performances into bigger packages, known as parlays.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
13 May 2026
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Even if there is credible evidence that a gambling company tried to exploit a gambler’s addiction, that evidence might not be enough to win a gambler’s lawsuit against that company.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 May 2026
Noun
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In the lead-up to the suspension, IRAP had more than two hundred and fifty clients in Jordan.—
Annie Hylton,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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These additions will give the team more bandwidth and space to serve the needs of local clients.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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But no matter the prodding, Terminus never wanted the patrons to feel cheated, so the games, while tricky, were winnable, and the prizes reasonable and fair.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Its appointment-only showrooms in NoHo and Midtown are each equipped with full bars, so that patrons can deliberate over their ideal garment while nursing a cocktail on tap.—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Beyond keeping bugs away from your guests and food, the zapper also cuts down on the need for bug sprays, which can leave behind strong smells or residue.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Seven of the rooms are designed to accommodate guests with reduced mobility or any kind of disability.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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“Punter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punter. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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