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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
Five players were limited: quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (hip), receiver Jaylen Waddle (knee), safety Jevon Holland (wrist), receiver Tyreek Hill (wrist/rest) and punter Jake Bailey (back).
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2025
More to watch: Keep an eye on the specialists
With all three of the Panthers’ specialists set to hit free agency, Carolina will probably be paying attention to the kickers and punters in Texas.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025
Zuppke drew up several screens, including one in which the punter, while in punt formation, passes the ball to a receiver on a crossing route with offensive linemen in front of him.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Gloves have become nearly automatic for NFL players outside of snappers (centers and long snappers) and players who receive snaps (quarterbacks, punters and holders).
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
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Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2025
More to watch: Keep an eye on the specialists
With all three of the Panthers’ specialists set to hit free agency, Carolina will probably be paying attention to the kickers and punters in Texas.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025
Zuppke drew up several screens, including one in which the punter, while in punt formation, passes the ball to a receiver on a crossing route with offensive linemen in front of him.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025
Gloves have become nearly automatic for NFL players outside of snappers (centers and long snappers) and players who receive snaps (quarterbacks, punters and holders).
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for punter
Noun
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Levchin talks about helping customers spend less, not more.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
22 Feb. 2025
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Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332.—
Mike Snider,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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When the Red Sox dispatched officials to California in mid-November for a sit-down with Bregman, the team’s focus had been on another Boras client, Juan Soto.—
Jen McCaffrey,
The Athletic,
17 Feb. 2025
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Stone’s snackable style was by longtime stylist Petra Flannery, whose other client Zoe Saldaña took home best supporting actress for Emilia Perez at the BAFTAs on the same evening.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2025
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Library staff can connect patrons with the person who bought materials, and after that, patrons can fill out a form that says what their concerns are.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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After the leak was stopped, there were no detectable levels of ammonia, and patrons were let back in, officials said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Feb. 2025
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As Banksy’s true identity has never been revealed, though, Kimmel noted that any of his past famous guests may have been the elusive icon.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
24 Feb. 2025
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On top of that, these parents are making a big assumption about their guests’ financial situation.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Punter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punter. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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