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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
New specialists Kicker Gabe Plascencia and punter Hunter Green both have moved on.
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The 49ers have also shored up their special teams this offseason, and their latest move is to replace punter Thomas Moorstead with Corliss Waitman, a left-footer who spent the past two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and averaged close to 42 net yards per punt with 42% inside the 20-yard line.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Center Tyler Linderbaum signed with the Raiders on a lucrative three-year deal, and tight end Isaiah Likely and punter Jordan Stout both left to play for John Harbaugh and the Giants.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026
The Dolphins signed punter Seth Vernon and long snapper Tucker Addington, according to a source.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
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Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The 49ers have also shored up their special teams this offseason, and their latest move is to replace punter Thomas Moorstead with Corliss Waitman, a left-footer who spent the past two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and averaged close to 42 net yards per punt with 42% inside the 20-yard line.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 Mar. 2026
Center Tyler Linderbaum signed with the Raiders on a lucrative three-year deal, and tight end Isaiah Likely and punter Jordan Stout both left to play for John Harbaugh and the Giants.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026
The Dolphins signed punter Seth Vernon and long snapper Tucker Addington, according to a source.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punter
Noun
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Owned by the team behind butcher shop Meat N’ Bone, the new Wagyu Bar, which originally opened at 2257 Coral Way in 2021, is bigger, with seating for 70 customers.—
Connie Ogle
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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At Humble Beginnings Tattoo, a shop that has operated for more than two decades, artists are offering promotions throughout the week as customers line up to commemorate their connection to the city.—
Loureen Ayyoub,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Freudenberg helped start a support group for parents of teen gamblers, and their numbers are growing.—
Sequoia Carrillo,
NPR,
5 Apr. 2026
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While the particulars of Shell’s fate are still TBD, Deadline can confirm that the Paramount president has been essentially sidelined for the past several weeks since claims by a profession gambler surfaced that the exec had revealed insider information.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2026
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If a client presentation collides with family plans, clarify expectations early and ask for support where needed, then show leadership by offering a fair, workable path.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Wolfe countered that his client was merely trying to settle the case.—
Bri Buckley,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Nearly two years ago, Salty Iguana in Olathe was filled with the sounds of chatty patrons and sizzling fajitas.—
Jenna Thompson
April 9,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Saturday, April 4, near the intersection of Remount Road and Wilkinson Boulevard, and one of the patrons was injured when the suspect hit her with his car, court documents report.—
Mark Price
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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The cushions are crafted with a blend of polyester and cotton, and have a 3-inch depth that offers a cloud-like feel to keep you or guests comfortable for hours on end.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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An adjacent nook offers space for a two-piece band, entertaining guests with live music both indoors and outside.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Punter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punter. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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