PUNTER Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

punter

noun

ˈpən-tər

Definition of punter

chiefly British

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 Senior punter Oscar Doyle has given fans — and local children — a reason to smile. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 19 Aug. 2026 Robert Czeremcha returns as the starting kicker after only missing one kick in 2025, while punter Trey Wilhoit serves as a weapon that can flip field position. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026 Other notable Harvard alums in the NFL include former Vikings center Matt Birk, Bengals punter/receiver Pat McInally, and current Ravens fullback Kyle Juszczyk. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Aug. 2026 Harbaugh’s three game captains were Dart, edge rusher Kayvon Thibodeaux and punter Jordan Stout. — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for punter

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Noun

Anthropic has seen incredible traction with enterprise customers, and there figures to be considerable overlap between the companies' customer bases.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
The announcement also did not identify prospective brand customers or say where the chip supplied to Shenghong will be produced.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of customer

Noun

Still, this riverboat gambler has faith in the talent and presumed quick-healing ability.

— Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Aside from the dehumanizing nature of it all, the senators worry enterprising gamblers might one day set fires — or interfere with first responders — in an effort to improve their odds.

— Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of gambler

Noun

The platform links brand clients with filmmakers around the world to turn advertising messages into standalone films with real narrative ambition, rather than conventional commercials.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026
The two economies have deepened ties, particularly as Korean chip giants have become central to the global AI boom, with Nvidia as their most important client.

— Lisa Kim, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of client

Noun

On Friday, patrons for three Smithsonian museums within the track’s perimeter — Air and Space, Natural History and American Indian — will need to pass through metal detectors.

— Adam Kilgore, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
In addition, each does so differently, because every library responds to what its patrons need.

— Michael Fassnacht, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of patron

Noun

Liberian authorities described the arrangement as humanitarian and said the deportees will be treated as guests who can seek asylum or leave the country.

— Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
However, as much as Hal’s gut points him in the right direction, Kerry proves to be a step ahead of her Lantern guests once more (and far more tactful, too).

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026

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