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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.
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Matt Thompson,
SPIN,
12 May 2026
Thorson was one of the best punters in the 2026 class.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Fred Schruers,
Rolling Stone,
26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punters
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Throughout the financial crisis of 2008, the pandemic beginning in 2020 and the banking instability of 2023, MidFirst remained steady and profitable – preserving the flexibility to keep investing and serving customers.
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The brands that do this well move fast without creating overhead for their teams or friction for their customers.
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Death threats from gamblers to a journalist reporting on an Iranian missile attack on Israel.
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Table tennis remains one of the most popular sports for Colorado gamblers to bet on, with $989 million wagered since legalization.
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Family-owned for five generations, Akehurst marks its 150th anniversary with 600 commercial clients and a $20 million annual business.
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Fraicheur de Paris, which operates under a concession from the city, supplies more than 900 clients, from offices buildings to landmarks like the Opera Garnier.
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More than 40,000 patrons crammed into Wrigley Field and the Cubs fans in the crowd were hooting and hollering after their team took a 5-0 lead through six innings Saturday, following a 16-2 win on Friday.
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Danbury Fair patrons will see some changes this summer and beyond as the mall has announced some additions and renovations.
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The guests keep coming; the sea, beaches, cafes, and tourist infrastructure are working.
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The inaugural event began at Children's Hospital Colorado, where young patients attended a private fashion show featuring local designers, community leaders and special guests.
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“Punters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punters. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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