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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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Also in 2022, punter Matt Araiza, who was drafted by the Bills in the sixth round that year, won the starting job as a rookie but was released by Buffalo before the start of the season after being named in a lawsuit accusing him and two former San Diego State of rape became public.
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Brian Wacker, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Offensive lineman John Hannah went No. 4 overall to the New England Patriots, punter Ray Guy was the 23rd overall pick to the Raiders, lineman Joe DeLamielleure went 26th to the Buffalo Bills and quarterback Dan Fouts was a third-round pick by the San Diego Chargers.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 24 June 2025
During his decade-long career in the NFL, Brown made headlines for kicking Browns punter Spencer Lanning in the face mask, leaping onto a goalpost and throwing a Gatorade cooler, among other incidents.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
His 15 years with the Chiefs matches another punter, Jerrel Wilson, for the team’s longevity record.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
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Brian Wacker, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2025
Offensive lineman John Hannah went No. 4 overall to the New England Patriots, punter Ray Guy was the 23rd overall pick to the Raiders, lineman Joe DeLamielleure went 26th to the Buffalo Bills and quarterback Dan Fouts was a third-round pick by the San Diego Chargers.
—Jim Reineking, USA Today, 24 June 2025
During his decade-long career in the NFL, Brown made headlines for kicking Browns punter Spencer Lanning in the face mask, leaping onto a goalpost and throwing a Gatorade cooler, among other incidents.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
His 15 years with the Chiefs matches another punter, Jerrel Wilson, for the team’s longevity record.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
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The agency's alert has images and product details including lot numbers and expiration dates listed in a chart on its website for customers to reference.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The location in Japan will showcase a comprehensive range of furniture, textiles and home accessories, with the space divided into living, dining and bedroom areas to offer customers styling suggestions.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
15 July 2025
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But while Perkins only gets on television when one of his clients gets in trouble, Kinloch's sermons are broadcast on local TV every Sunday.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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The company’s goal remains unchanged: to save its clients time and money by automating businesses’ security compliance processes, now through both continuous monitoring and real-time reports with the help of AI.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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The film weaves together multiple storylines of jaded staff, eccentric patrons, and an unhinged manager navigating their final shift.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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Queen Camilla has been a patron of Battersea Dogs & Cats Home since 2017 and has a close personal connection with the organization.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
14 July 2025
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In addition to a restful stay in a Deluxe Room specially decorated with Anderson’s signature high-quality wood furnishings and toys, guests will also be gifted an exclusive JW Kids eco-friendly tote bag, a Family by JW experience kit, and a JW Kids bathrobe.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Suicidal Tendencies are heading back Down Under later this year for a string of headline dates in Australia and New Zealand, coinciding with their role as special guests on Metallica’s massive M72 world tour.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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“Punter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punter. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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