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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
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.
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Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Specialists have been San Diego State’s specialty in recent years, with SDSU producing NFL-caliber kickers, punters and long snappers.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
At one point, Sumrall yelled at Florida’s punters.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 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
His 27 punts inside the 20 ranked ninth among qualified punters.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 9 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
Gone are the days when punters’ imaginations were limited to ponies.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
In July, special teams coordinator Jeff Banks was asked if Texas would continue to just use the transfer portal to recruit kickers and punters that had already proven themselves.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 31 Mar. 2026
Specialists have been San Diego State’s specialty in recent years, with SDSU producing NFL-caliber kickers, punters and long snappers.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026
At one point, Sumrall yelled at Florida’s punters.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 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
His 27 punts inside the 20 ranked ninth among qualified punters.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 9 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
Gone are the days when punters’ imaginations were limited to ponies.
—Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 12 Jan. 2026
In July, special teams coordinator Jeff Banks was asked if Texas would continue to just use the transfer portal to recruit kickers and punters that had already proven themselves.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punters
Noun
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Several customers repurposed it as a coffee station, kitchen island, and bar cart.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The resilience of the sedan market and concerns that high prices are driving away customers have led some American automakers to reconsider their lineups.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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Those crazy, diverse individuals, that tribe of oddballs and eccentrics, dreamers, and gamblers who make up this business.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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For gamblers, especially younger ones who are just starting to earn and build the savings that will undergird their retirements, that can mean life-altering losses of wealth and financial stability.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2026
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Actual spinal surgery was routine in these cases, and many of Motta’s clients bore scars from their procedures.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Marrow’s mission is to create everyday fine jewelry for its clients, a wearable investment that is meant to last a lifetime and not only be brought out of the box on special occasions.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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At the monthly event, her patrons gather at the store, select a mattress (alone or with a friend), get cozy and swap the static of the world for the soothing harmonics of Moon’s quartz bowls.—
Rebecca Leib,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Intersport opened the doors of the Double Eagle Club in 1992 to serve fans and patrons of the Masters.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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Their ceremony began with a hymn sung by Darius’ favorite gospel singer, Jekalyn Carr, and guests were invited to sing along, the couple recalled to the outlet.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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What to do nearby For a little adventure off-site, guests can book a variety of activities directly through the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Punters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punters. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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