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as in customers
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 gamblers
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 punters
Last One Laughing, a local version of which airs in Norway, pulling in the punters.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 May 2026
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.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 12 May 2026
Thorson was one of the best punters in the 2026 class.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The organization helps secure college scholarships for its participants, including Max Duffy (USFL), Michael Dickson (Seattle Seahawks) and Mitch Wishnowsky (Buffalo Bills), as well as college punters Tom Hackett (Utah), Tom Hornsey (Memphis) and Alex Mastromanno (FSU).
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
San Diego State’s Tashi Dorje is the latest candidate to join the growing list of national-caliber SDSU punters.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The Dolphins have backed that mentality up by adding two punters, two kickers and two long snappers to the 90 player roster heading into next week’s start of the offseason program.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Instead, the Panthers could, again, take the patient approach and stage a competition with a pair of low-cost (likely young) punters.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
At one point he would be suspended by his boss for knocking down and thrashing a punkish street tough who jumped him in a minor riot of punters outside the legendary Clash stand at Manhattan’s ad hoc punk venue Bond’s.
—Fred Schruers, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 26 May 2026
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.
—Matt Thompson, SPIN, 12 May 2026
Thorson was one of the best punters in the 2026 class.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
The organization helps secure college scholarships for its participants, including Max Duffy (USFL), Michael Dickson (Seattle Seahawks) and Mitch Wishnowsky (Buffalo Bills), as well as college punters Tom Hackett (Utah), Tom Hornsey (Memphis) and Alex Mastromanno (FSU).
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 16 Apr. 2026
San Diego State’s Tashi Dorje is the latest candidate to join the growing list of national-caliber SDSU punters.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
The Dolphins have backed that mentality up by adding two punters, two kickers and two long snappers to the 90 player roster heading into next week’s start of the offseason program.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Instead, the Panthers could, again, take the patient approach and stage a competition with a pair of low-cost (likely young) punters.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
At one point he would be suspended by his boss for knocking down and thrashing a punkish street tough who jumped him in a minor riot of punters outside the legendary Clash stand at Manhattan’s ad hoc punk venue Bond’s.
—Fred Schruers, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punters
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Rival manufacturer Wilson launched its mobile app Fit AI in 2024 to help club-fitting staff at stores and courses across the US choose the best option for customers.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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This process may be necessary for customers who have never created an account or registered an email address with us.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 June 2026
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The Justice Department alleged in the first indictment that Laster then sold the tip to several gamblers, who wagered more than $200,000 on Rozier’s plan.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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For gamblers looking to try their luck elsewhere, casino hotels like the Hard Rock and Ocean Casino Resort are buzzy and directly on the Boardwalk.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 May 2026
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But Intel still faces major challenges, particularly in its chip-manufacturing foundry business, which has struggled to add more clients and improve production quality, analysts said.—
Wayne Chang,
CNN Money,
7 June 2026
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In the latter category is the childhood home of Mary (Renate Reinsve), a psychiatrist who confidently expounds her therapeutic philosophy in her sessions with clients and on late-night TV commercials promoting her self-help audio cassette tapes.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2026
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Many guests and patrons are regulars, lingering over martinis as a fireplace crackles in the background.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Other patrons in full Schiaparelli runway looks and Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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If that appeals to you, hop aboard the complimentary shuttle and go to town—guests at the Ocean Club can charge expenses at Atlantis right to their room.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 May 2026
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On Monday evening, I was whooshed alongside hundreds of guests in dark vans, escorted by police, to the Vela di Calatrava sports complex on the outskirts of Rome.—
Charlotte Reed,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
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“Punters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punters. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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