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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
As of 2025, Prokick has helped punters earn over 300 scholarships.
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Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2025
Four punters were subsequently flown to London, leading to the unusual tryout scene.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Such was the size of the crowd near the bar, that arena staff were left to direct punters through the jubilant mob with the focus and movements of a team of aircraft marshals.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
Both teams’ punters boomed kicks, but the Chiefs got the better of the returns, with Nikko Remigio averaging 21 yards per attempt.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
As announced this week, however, the action will be played before just 6,000 punters with those that had season tickets at Montjuic in 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 given priority.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Quarterbacks, running backs, receivers, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, defensive backs, linebackers, kickers/punters, kick returners.
—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
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Oct. 2025
Four punters were subsequently flown to London, leading to the unusual tryout scene.
—Michael Silver, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
Such was the size of the crowd near the bar, that arena staff were left to direct punters through the jubilant mob with the focus and movements of a team of aircraft marshals.
—Sophie Williams, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
Both teams’ punters boomed kicks, but the Chiefs got the better of the returns, with Nikko Remigio averaging 21 yards per attempt.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2025
As announced this week, however, the action will be played before just 6,000 punters with those that had season tickets at Montjuic in 2023/2024 and 2024/2025 given priority.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Quarterbacks, running backs, receivers, offensive linemen, defensive linemen, defensive backs, linebackers, kickers/punters, kick returners.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punters
Noun
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However, customers are advised not to consume the products, per USA Today.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Since 2021, Apple AirTags have been helping customers locate their lost keys, wallets, cars, and even beloved pets.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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The effect on problem gamblers was catastrophic.—
Paul Solotaroff,
Rolling Stone,
12 Oct. 2025
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What often brings spouses of gamblers into counseling — with or without their partner — is a big, upsetting shock.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Other labels — including Valentino and Sandro — marked the season with intimate evening celebrations and events for their top clients, reinforcing the trend of experiential retail.—
Mayu Saini,
Footwear News,
18 Oct. 2025
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Investors all-in The upward march in the indexes has pushed the aggregate equity allocation of Bank of America's high-net-worth clients up to 64%, just shy of the two-decade high set in late 2021.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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Theories involving satanic rituals, secret societies, or wealthy patrons commissioning killings circulated widely but were never substantiated.—
Isadora Wandermurem,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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In June, Milwaukee police responded to a shooting in the parking structure across the street that involved patrons who had just left the club.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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Some visitors had a chance to see the historic birth unfold as guests had a partial view in the side yard of the okapi habitat next to the okapi barn, officials said, per The Sacramento Bee.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa sits along the famed beach, and on-site dive operator Red Sail Sports helps guests explore the crystal-clear waters surrounding the island.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Punters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punters. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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