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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
Quarterbacks, running backs, receivers, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, defensive backs, linebackers, kickers/punters, kick returners.
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Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025
Still, punters Ryan Stonehouse and Jake Bailey each did well as did kicker Jason Sanders.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Johnny and Tommy Townsend, two of UF’s best punters in school history who went on to NFL careers, were cousin’s both instrumental in Underwood’s development.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
Kicker/punters are not like quarterbacks.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
This move comes a year after the league mandated the use of the caps for all players in any practice situation when a helmet is worn, with the exception of quarterbacks, kickers and punters, who rarely experience out-of-competition collisions, according to Sills.
—Nicole Kraft, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Many fans don’t know that different balls are used for offensive plays and special teams plays, since kickers and punters prefer their balls more broken-in.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Getting a Kick Out of It While Shaboozey was on stage the Lions and Bears’ placekickers and punters came onto the field for their usual second half preparations.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Tyler Palmateer, The Tennessean, 22 Aug. 2025
Still, punters Ryan Stonehouse and Jake Bailey each did well as did kicker Jason Sanders.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2025
Johnny and Tommy Townsend, two of UF’s best punters in school history who went on to NFL careers, were cousin’s both instrumental in Underwood’s development.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025
Kicker/punters are not like quarterbacks.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
This move comes a year after the league mandated the use of the caps for all players in any practice situation when a helmet is worn, with the exception of quarterbacks, kickers and punters, who rarely experience out-of-competition collisions, according to Sills.
—Nicole Kraft, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
Many fans don’t know that different balls are used for offensive plays and special teams plays, since kickers and punters prefer their balls more broken-in.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Getting a Kick Out of It While Shaboozey was on stage the Lions and Bears’ placekickers and punters came onto the field for their usual second half preparations.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punters
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At Gramps Getaway, which offers a picturesque view of Miami and Biscayne Bay, umbrella and fan placement is a daily concern — anything to keep customers cool from day into night.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Abu Dhabi also offers a stopover program, which provides customers with a free hotel night to spend extra days in the city before connecting to another flight.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
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As noted by Tax Notes, millions of sports gamblers are not aware that this deduction only applies to those who are itemizing their deductions, leading to significant tax non-compliance.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Once notorious for gamblers and cowboys, today Whiskey Row is lined with bars, shops and art galleries.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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In interviews, real estate lawyers said that mortgage lenders are typically well aware of their clients’ other loans and sometimes even encourage the primary-residence language for second homes.—
Robert Faturechi,
ProPublica,
6 Sep. 2025
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Panouses regularly fields inquiries from investors, scammers and people in need, all trying to reach his clients.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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His patrons in Cuba, Iran, and Russia will likely see this provocation by the United States as a show of strength, rather than an invitation to retaliate.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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So, while sipping on suds, patrons can order from their menu, which includes a selection of chicken wings, burgers, and brick oven pizzas.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Southern Living,
3 Sep. 2025
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Presented by affable astronomers Anne Buckle and Graham Jones, the livestreams feature real-time animations, maps, times, expert guests and feeds from around the world.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Book Now Grand Hotel Fasano is part of Leading Hotels of the World, so guests can earn points through the Leaders Club loyalty program.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Punters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punters. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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