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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
On San Clemente’s first possession of the game, a long snap sailed over its punter’s head and went through the back of the endzone for a safety to give Los Alamitos a 2-0 lead.
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Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
An Instagram post from Ravens punter Jordan Stout that appeared to show Jackson playing a video game could have contributed to the decision to remove certain items from the locker room.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The portal has gifted Vandy its Heisman Trophy-caliber quarterback (Diego Pavia), leading pass catcher (Eli Stowers), top two defensive backs (CJ Heard and Randon Fontenette) and above-average punter (Nick Haberer).
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
A day later, former NFL punter and talk show host Pat McAfee hit the airwaves to share an update from NFL Films on their decision to remove the controversial video.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
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Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
An Instagram post from Ravens punter Jordan Stout that appeared to show Jackson playing a video game could have contributed to the decision to remove certain items from the locker room.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
The portal has gifted Vandy its Heisman Trophy-caliber quarterback (Diego Pavia), leading pass catcher (Eli Stowers), top two defensive backs (CJ Heard and Randon Fontenette) and above-average punter (Nick Haberer).
—Quentin Corpuel, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
A day later, former NFL punter and talk show host Pat McAfee hit the airwaves to share an update from NFL Films on their decision to remove the controversial video.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punter
Noun
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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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All Quiet on the Western Front and Conclave director Edward Berger is exploring another chill, very normal setting with a somewhat surreal thriller starring Colin Farrell as a degenerate gambler who is making a last-ditch effort to get out of the mountain of debt he’s made for himself.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
1 Nov. 2025
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None of this was any news to professional gamblers or bookmakers, who have long had an instinct for when something is off in the betting markets.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
31 Oct. 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 8 Nov. 2025.
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