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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
Kicker/punters are not like quarterbacks.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
Many fans don’t know that different balls are used for offensive plays and special teams plays, since kickers and punters prefer their balls more broken-in.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Getting a Kick Out of It While Shaboozey was on stage the Lions and Bears’ placekickers and punters came onto the field for their usual second half preparations.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
Many fans don’t know that different balls are used for offensive plays and special teams plays, since kickers and punters prefer their balls more broken-in.
—Lev Akabas, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2019
Getting a Kick Out of It While Shaboozey was on stage the Lions and Bears’ placekickers and punters came onto the field for their usual second half preparations.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for punters
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This means addressing algorithm biases, ensuring transparency in decision-making processes and fostering trust among employees, customers and stakeholders.—
Izabela Lundberg,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Impatient customers are demanding real-time payment harmony.—
Rick Watkin,
Forbes,
26 Dec. 2024
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Some worry gamblers will pay a steep price Wasserman and other experts stress that recovery from problem gambling is possible but ultimately means adopting a new mind set.—
Katia Riddle,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
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Days before his inauguration, the president-elect unveiled $TRUMP, a digital token that did not even pretend to be an investment but offered gamblers another game to play.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Externally, great leaders also emphasize the importance of gaining knowledge from clients and business rivals as professionals in their fields.—
Nirmal Chhabria,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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The sales team focused on pitching to clients, while the design team spoke in technical terms that confused their audience.—
Rhea Wessel,
Forbes,
27 Dec. 2024
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In the 19th century, Beethoven was among the notable patrons and today, Kameel remains a magnet for Vienna’s cultural elite—and those eager to rub shoulders with them.—
Katharina Kotrba,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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The pop-up allows patrons, who queue in line for hours starting early in the morning, to record their own picks from inside a truck.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2025
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The sustainable accommodations offer guests a private experience in the onsite glamping tents, eco-luxe cabins, treehouses, and modern tiny homes, all designed with earth-friendly principles in mind.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
19 Mar. 2025
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On Wednesday, March 19, the late-night sketch comedy series announced its upcoming slate of hosts and musical guests for episodes airing on March 29, April 5 and April 12, and the slate includes one SNL debut — and a return 20 years in the making!—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Punters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punters. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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