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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
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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Noun
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Instead, Intel will pivot external customers to its newer 14A process, effectively cutting its losses and leaning into a more focused narrative: fewer bets, better execution.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The chain positioned itself as the high-end option, and sales dipped as customers turned to cheaper alternatives like Luckin.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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The Wolves would have to come to them in Chicago, a way for Floyd to reduce the strain on a client who had been through the wringer that week.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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The co-labs allow clients to direct funds to charities quicker and with less effort.—
Hayley Cuccinello,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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While each cup of lemonade costs $1, some patrons have offered much more.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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So that the stadium — already gifted, prime public land — can offer a few more parking spots for its patrons, while our kids are left with fewer places to play.—
John Herbst,
Sun Sentinel,
5 July 2025
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Clap boxes seem to be just another small way Disney Parks attempts to create fun and immersive experiences for guests.—
Nicholas Kobe,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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On another note, a stylish Canadian tuxedo was also spotted on one guest.—
Robyn Mowatt,
Essence,
6 July 2025
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“Punter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/punter. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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