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as in smuggler
a person who imports or exports goods secretly and illegally
under wartime rationing, the only way to obtain some foods was from a courier
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as in messenger
one that carries a message or does an errand
a courier just delivered a package for you
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Recent Examples of courier
Uber Eats courier is seen in Krakow, Poland, on Oct. 1, 2024.
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Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The co-conspirator would later coordinate the transfer of the victim’s money to other participants in the scheme who act as couriers.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
No one in the neighborhoods was going to steal a courier vehicle.
—Jack Hargreaves, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
The next talks between the national courier and the union will take place Wednesday.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
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Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
The co-conspirator would later coordinate the transfer of the victim’s money to other participants in the scheme who act as couriers.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2025
No one in the neighborhoods was going to steal a courier vehicle.
—Jack Hargreaves, The Dial, 9 Sep. 2025
The next talks between the national courier and the union will take place Wednesday.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for courier
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Continue reading … IN OTHER NEWS NARCOTICS BLITZ – Military sinks alleged smuggler boat in fiery takedown during Pacific Viper mission.—
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FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That rhetoric has only amplified with Abrego Garcia’s criminal indictment in Tennessee, where federal prosecutors have called him not only a member, but a ringleader in the gang and a prolific human smuggler.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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Hormones are chemical messengers that guide sleep, metabolism, stress, and reproductive health.—
Brandi Jones,
Verywell Health,
18 Sep. 2025
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In Virgo, Mercury’s sign of rulership, the messenger planet thrives on facts, precision and practicality.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Courier.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/courier. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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