as in to sell
to move (people or goods) from one country to another secretly and illegally
They were arrested for smuggling drugs across the border.
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Recent Examples of smuggle
The scientist, from University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, is accused of illegally smuggling biological material related to worms that require a government permit.
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Although all details are not yet confirmed, the SBU said the drones were smuggled into Russia, then hidden in the roofs of model vacation cabins, which were trucked on platforms to locations near the air bases by unwitting Russian drivers.
—Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
First, the parts were smuggled into the country and the drones were assembled.
—Harry Law, Time, 5 June 2025
Ukraine's Security Service smuggled first-person view drones laden with small explosives onto trucks driven deep into Russia.
—Charles Maynes, NPR, 2 June 2025
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Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2025
Although all details are not yet confirmed, the SBU said the drones were smuggled into Russia, then hidden in the roofs of model vacation cabins, which were trucked on platforms to locations near the air bases by unwitting Russian drivers.
—Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 8 June 2025
First, the parts were smuggled into the country and the drones were assembled.
—Harry Law, Time, 5 June 2025
Ukraine's Security Service smuggled first-person view drones laden with small explosives onto trucks driven deep into Russia.
—Charles Maynes, NPR, 2 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for smuggle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smuggle
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Through a brand deal with PepsiCo that also saw Pepsi sold in the U.S.S.R, Stolichnaya represented a novel economic exchange between the two superpowers.—
Time,
Time,
4 June 2025
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According to the announcement from the FDA, the affected H&C Farms tomatoes were distributed between April 23-28, 2025, and then packaged and sold to distributors and wholesalers in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
4 June 2025
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Today, many are powered by artificial intelligence, fueled by deepfake technology and distributed at scale through Facebook’s own ad system.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2025
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The hammerhead worm, a ground-dwelling flatworm, is lethal to earthworms, which are responsible for distributing oxygen, draining water and creating space for plant roots.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Canada has been in discussions with the European Union to join an EU drive to break its security dependency on the United States, with a focus on buying more defense equipment, including fighter jets, in Europe.—
Rob Gillies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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When a consumer buys a new computer, the fine print usually details an arbitration provision.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
8 June 2025
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Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Germany plans to commit $10.4 billion in financial aid to Ukraine in 2025, significantly increasing its defense support package while stopping short of supplying long-range Taurus missiles.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Francis supplied 16 of the 24 team points that gave the Eagles their third-place finish in the CIF State team standings.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
12 June 2025
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“Smuggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smuggle. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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