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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
McAfee even credited Irsay for helping the punter succeed in his post-NFL career.
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Australian punter James Ferguson-Reynolds, who entered the transfer portal and will play at Oregon in 2025, arrived in Idaho in 2022.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 May 2025
The move isn’t a huge surprise after the team also released punter Thomas Morstead earlier this week.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
Plus, Goodman, who was a skilled wide receiver and punter at Arlington High School in Tennessee, is a better athlete.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 June 2025
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
Australian punter James Ferguson-Reynolds, who entered the transfer portal and will play at Oregon in 2025, arrived in Idaho in 2022.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 16 May 2025
The move isn’t a huge surprise after the team also released punter Thomas Morstead earlier this week.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 16 May 2025
Plus, Goodman, who was a skilled wide receiver and punter at Arlington High School in Tennessee, is a better athlete.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punter
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Jamba Juice Jamba Juice customers can purchase one 16-ounce Mango-A-Go-Go or Strawberry Whirl Smoothie for $1 between 3-6 p.m. local time on Saturday, while supplies last at participating locations.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
22 June 2025
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Bass dropped into Far Bar, Kaminari Gyoza Bar and other spots, chatting up the proprietors and posing for photos with customers.—
Julia Wick,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2025
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While many clients, especially those purchasing a bespoke wedding look, travel to the brand’s Sloane Street flagship in London, her trunk shows allow those in New York into her bridal world.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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Elysium Space also contracted to have cremated human remains and DNA of clients placed aboard the lunar lander.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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But the best joke of the night came early… before patrons even got to their seats, in fact.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 June 2025
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While making his way down the ramp, patrons began tossing Brady an assortment of NFL jerseys.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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The wine mixer takes place around Avalon, prompting guests to get to know the island.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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When Ice Spice made her Saturday Night Live debut in October 2023 as a musical guest, Swift was on hand to help introduce her.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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“Punter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punter. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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