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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
During Game 4, former NFL punter and analyst Pat McAfee sent a major shot at Stiller and fellow actor Timothée Chalamet.
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Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Popular broadcaster, and Raw color commentator, Pat McAfee was a longtime punter for the Indianapolis Colts.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Along with housing a new punter and the kicking competition, the unit is still figuring out its returner options.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2025
Fitzgerald was in Charlotte from January through March, training with his kicking coach, Dan Orner, a former North Carolina kicker who has worked with a number of former and current NFL players, including new Panthers punter Sam Martin.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 12 May 2025
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Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
Popular broadcaster, and Raw color commentator, Pat McAfee was a longtime punter for the Indianapolis Colts.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025
Along with housing a new punter and the kicking competition, the unit is still figuring out its returner options.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2025
Fitzgerald was in Charlotte from January through March, training with his kicking coach, Dan Orner, a former North Carolina kicker who has worked with a number of former and current NFL players, including new Panthers punter Sam Martin.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punter
Noun
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In underbanked markets—particularly those plagued by high rates of online fraud—newer fintechs must work hard to win the trust of customers who might be skeptical about using digital services.—
Murtaza Ali,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The arrests outside Home Depot targeted day laborers hired by the chain’s customers, including homeowners and contractors who rely on undocumented workers for home repair and construction jobs.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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At one point on the call, Tumlin addressed any clients listening.—
Jack Herrera,
New Yorker,
5 June 2025
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His clients included Apple TV+, TikTok and Korean video game maker Smilegate Holdings.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
5 June 2025
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Private equity fund Style Capital served as patron of this year’s grant, a role previously held by Max & Co., LuisaViaRoma, Fidenza Village and Scalapay.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 May 2025
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The cuisine combines a unique blend of technique and restraint, highlighting the power of local ingredients. Events—think destination weddings—are set in a series of frescoed salons and a historic ballroom lined with artworks from one of the Gaddi family's most famous patrons, Niccolò di Sinibaldo.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Three upgrades are available, and guests can arrive early or linger after their omakase to enjoy beer, wine, or sake (plus desserts) on the patio or front lawn.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Taking into consideration that guests are, of course, on vacation, the extent of their participation is entirely up to them.—
Alessandra Amodio,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2025
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“Punter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punter. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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