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as in customer
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 gambler
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 punter
Baugh was a quarterback, defensive back and punter.
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Chantz Martin, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
While the Golden Boot has historically been a predictable battle of sharp-shooting strikers, this time around, all the early signs indicate a thrilling showdown for spectators and punters.
—Julia Ranney, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The positional breakdown shows the Broncos bringing in nine defensive backs, five wide receivers, five offensive linemen, four defensive linemen, three edge rushers, two running backs, two linebackers, and one each of defensive end, tight end and kicker/punter.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2025
The 49ers employed three kickers last season — Moody, Matthew Wright, Anders Carlson — and even had punter Mitch Wishnowsky fill in for a 26-yard field goal after Moody’s Oct. 6 injury.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
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Chantz Martin, Fox News, 28 Feb. 2025
While the Golden Boot has historically been a predictable battle of sharp-shooting strikers, this time around, all the early signs indicate a thrilling showdown for spectators and punters.
—Julia Ranney, The Athletic, 13 Feb. 2025
The positional breakdown shows the Broncos bringing in nine defensive backs, five wide receivers, five offensive linemen, four defensive linemen, three edge rushers, two running backs, two linebackers, and one each of defensive end, tight end and kicker/punter.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Feb. 2025
The 49ers employed three kickers last season — Moody, Matthew Wright, Anders Carlson — and even had punter Mitch Wishnowsky fill in for a 26-yard field goal after Moody’s Oct. 6 injury.
—Cam Inman, The Mercury News, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punter
Noun
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Would collecting data from customers and prospects help solve the discrepancies? 4.—
Ellie Victor,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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His approach has earned praise from customers and collaborators.—
Amy Contreras,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2025
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The chance to take it over arrived via Hayden’s client Sean Bennet, who bought the tiny space and the house next door.—
John Wenzel,
The Denver Post,
13 Mar. 2025
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On Thursday, Way’s lawyer, Rickey Ivie, said his client never agreed to hire Jane Doe as an assistant.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
13 Mar. 2025
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Campbell-Alexander also said he and his colleagues weren’t given any training on ride maintenance or patron safety.—
Mike Schneider,
Orlando Sentinel,
20 Mar. 2025
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Campbell-Alexander also said he and his colleagues weren't given any training on ride maintenance or patron safety.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Well, two of them anyway — guest Jessica St. Claire will fill in for co-host Raphael in Denver, promoters said.—
John Wenzel,
The Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2025
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The couple doled out petite golden bee pins for all the guests to wear, People reports − Joan's inspiration and favorite animal.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Punter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punter. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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