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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
Rookie punter Jeremy Crawshaw shanked his first four punts, and delivered one of the worst boots anyone will ever see off the side of his foot.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Once Moody was waived, the 49ers had three new specialists to go along with long-snapper Jon Weeks (for Taybor Pepper) and punter Thomas Morstead (for Mitch Wishnowsky).
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
So yes, these two kickers/punters are routinely feeling their age.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2025
Also featured in the video was Melanie Guevara, the wife of tight end Isaiah Likely; Reese Damm, girlfriend of safety Kyle Hamilton; Julia Falcioni, who is dating punter Jordan Stout; and Ari Novak, who is dating wide receiver Anthony Miller.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2025
Once Moody was waived, the 49ers had three new specialists to go along with long-snapper Jon Weeks (for Taybor Pepper) and punter Thomas Morstead (for Mitch Wishnowsky).
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2025
So yes, these two kickers/punters are routinely feeling their age.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2025
Also featured in the video was Melanie Guevara, the wife of tight end Isaiah Likely; Reese Damm, girlfriend of safety Kyle Hamilton; Julia Falcioni, who is dating punter Jordan Stout; and Ari Novak, who is dating wide receiver Anthony Miller.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punter
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On Tuesday night, YouTube TV customers missed out on ESPN's broadcast of the first College Football Playoff rankings show of the season.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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GCCs today manage key functions that directly influence decisions, revenue and customer experience.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sports betting forums are purely for the potential benefit of the individual gambler.—
Samidh Guha,
ABC News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Ortiz allegedly joined the scheme in June 2025, ESPN reported, and gamblers won at least $450,000 wagering on both of the athlete's pitches.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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In her eight years practicing family law, Jackie Combs has helped her clients navigate many divorces.—
Gili Malinsky,
CNBC,
6 Nov. 2025
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However, the tale of a grieving husband and father quickly unraveled as Murdaugh’s laundry list of financial crimes – and elaborate cover-up schemes – against his legal clients came to light.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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All the bathrooms for patrons are outside the building, in temporary trailers.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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For Starbucks patrons at an upscale mall in Beijing’s central business district – the same complex where the company first opened its doors in China in 1999 – the news doesn’t come as a complete surprise.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
5 Nov. 2025
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The elevator stops at each floor and a new ghostly guest arrives offering some insight into Will’s plan.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The result was a high-fidelity, real-time rendering of Rocket that interacted with guests live on the Disney lot.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Punter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punter. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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