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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
His 27 punts inside the 20 ranked ninth among qualified punters.
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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
One of the top punters in Dallas-Fort Worth announced his commitment Sunday.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Dec. 2025
Young punters study techniques on YouTube and attend élite camps.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025
So yes, these two kickers/punters are routinely feeling their age.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2025
As of 2025, Prokick has helped punters earn over 300 scholarships.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2025
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
One of the top punters in Dallas-Fort Worth announced his commitment Sunday.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Dec. 2025
Young punters study techniques on YouTube and attend élite camps.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025
So yes, these two kickers/punters are routinely feeling their age.
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2025
As of 2025, Prokick has helped punters earn over 300 scholarships.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punters
Noun
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To me, a vision brings alignment — internally with our staff, and externally with our customers, stakeholders, and partners.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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That makes Iran the world’s sixth-largest oil producer – an impressive feat, considering Iran faces worldwide sanctions that have severely limited its potential customers.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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And what about those people — dedicated gamblers?—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
12 Feb. 2026
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According to that filing, the ploy netted gamblers winnings of $460,000.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Wasserman’s appearance in the Epstein files document dump, despite the consensual nature of his exchanges with Maxwell, has set off a firestorm among some of the clients represented by Wasserman’s sports, marketing and entertainment units.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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The past week marked the culmination of a PR crisis for Wasserman, who had lost the confidence of many of his agents and clients in the wake of the scandal.—
Ethan Millman,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Feb. 2026
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The Islamic center and Karmel Mall are coordinating with police to ensure the safety of worshipers and patrons.—
Yahya Salem,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Both patrons are supporting small businesses and their communities.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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There are five bedrooms in all, one on the garden level that is well-suited to guests or staff, while the primary suite sprawls over an entire floor with a sitting room, two dressing rooms, and a private terrace.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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But that’s the exact story behind Soby’s crab cakes, an iconic dish that keeps guests coming back—and voting Soby’s as one of the best restaurants in Greenville and one of the most treasured local spots in the South.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Punters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punters. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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