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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
But professional traction is evident, whether in the looming European tour or more purely via the devotion and blend of punters fronting up to lose themselves in Mercy Girl.
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Matt Thompson, SPIN, 12 May 2026
That’s the number punter Matt Araiza had for the past two seasons.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 May 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
Ryan Eckley, pick 211 overall, is a punter from Michigan State.
—Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Matt Thompson, SPIN, 12 May 2026
That’s the number punter Matt Araiza had for the past two seasons.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 May 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
Ryan Eckley, pick 211 overall, is a punter from Michigan State.
—Cbs Baltimore Staff, CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punter
Noun
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Unlike many businesses, child care centers cannot simply serve more customers without adding more employees.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Store clerks must calculate eligibility not by age but by birth date — often at busy moments in front of impatient customers.—
Alex Weatherall,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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Two gamblers at Thunder Valley Casino Resort near Sacramento won back-to-back jackpots of more than $200,000 apiece, casino officials reported.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2026
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As recently as two weeks ago, federal prosecutors alleged in an unsealed indictment that Terry Rozier, one of the players caught in that probe, accepted $100,000 to leave a game with a foot injury so that a group of gamblers could cash in on a hefty profit.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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Previously, Stabile told ProPublica his client’s treatment during the release process was appropriate, as Hernández could have been arrested or killed had he been deported to his home country.—
Keri Blakinger,
ProPublica,
11 June 2026
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At the time, clients were more focused on physical health; cognitive health had a sort of stigma, viewed by many as just a treatment for early-stage dementia.—
Melinda Fulmer,
Robb Report,
11 June 2026
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The shop offered the special treat to patrons who stopped by with their four-legged friends on Wednesday night.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The cafe seats about 50 patrons and is about 3,500 square feet.—
Jenna Thompson
June 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
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For the full royal treatment, book the seven-bedroom Royal Suite overlooking the Buckingham Palace Gardens or the 3,907-square-foot Presidential Suite, styled like a 19th-century mansion with marble columns, elaborate bas-reliefs, and space for up to 14 guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 June 2026
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Amenities include Sunset Beach with complimentary chairs and umbrellas for guests and the new Captiva Landing water playground with waterslides, a lazy river, arcade, and casual restaurant.—
Allison Tibaldi,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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“Punter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punter. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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