punters

plural of punter, chiefly British
1
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 This move comes a year after the league mandated the use of the caps for all players in any practice situation when a helmet is worn, with the exception of quarterbacks, kickers and punters, who rarely experience out-of-competition collisions, according to Sills. Nicole Kraft, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
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Noun
  • New flash deals will drop every 24 hours, and Wayfair customers will find unbeatable doorbusters from La-Z-Boy, Babyletto, Bissell, CharBroil and more.
    Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • By demonstrating awareness of these industry dynamics, business development leaders can become indispensable partners in their customers’ success.
    Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • And players frequently bet on themselves with gamblers and with each other.
    David Hill, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
  • His lawsuit closely resembles other legal actions brought in recent years by compulsive gamblers who blamed casinos or online gambling companies of preying on their addictions.
    Wayne Parry, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Friends, guests, clients all have different habits.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Professional Diversity Network continues to focus on reducing operating costs and targeting new clients to improve overall profitability.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Willie, too, was welcomed by jovial patrons in the restaurant where Heyerdahl was dining.
    Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The Hot Chick goes down the rabbit hole With over-the-top Alice in Wonderland decor, like oversized clocks, butterflies, and mushrooms, plus an appearance by the Queen of Hearts, The Hot Chick aims to transport patrons to a magical place.
    Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Soon, dozens of guests will be arriving from out of town.
    Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024
  • With large groups, try to remember names, ask guests about themselves.
    Marni Jameson, arkansasonline.com, 5 Oct. 2024

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“Punters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punters. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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