Definition of contrabandistnext
as in smuggler
a person who imports or exports goods secretly and illegally contrabandists supplying the rebels with guns

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Noun
  • Prior to September, alleged cartel members and drug smugglers were treated as criminals with due process rights.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Past disputes have included Australian intelligence wiretapping accusations involving Indonesia's former president, the execution of Australian drug smugglers and tensions over people smuggling.
    NINIEK KARMINI, Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The third-base umpire emphatically pointed at Bregman, the trail runner, and called him out, then pointed to Shaw and called him safe.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
  • According to Marc Jacobs, the new low-profile runner is slim and lightweight with a flexible nylon upper, complete with leather and suede detailing.
    Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
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“Contrabandist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrabandist. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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