as in runner
a person who imports or exports goods secretly and illegally
during Prohibition, smugglers of alcohol did a brisk business
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Recent Examples of smuggler
They are packed by smugglers into small and unsafe boats, with thousands dying during the perilous sea journey.
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
During hours of interviews and temple visits, the former smuggler recounted his exploits in meticulous detail.
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Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Chow Yun-fat stars as a steely, toothpick-chewing detective who seeks vengeance after gun smugglers kill his partner.
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Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
The Pentagon’s Joint Task Force Southern Border, activated in March of last year, is using autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessels, or USVs, to patrol vast stretches of the Rio Grande to deter drug smugglers.
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Zita Ballinger Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
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ABC News,
19 June 2026
During hours of interviews and temple visits, the former smuggler recounted his exploits in meticulous detail.
—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Chow Yun-fat stars as a steely, toothpick-chewing detective who seeks vengeance after gun smugglers kill his partner.
—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
The Pentagon’s Joint Task Force Southern Border, activated in March of last year, is using autonomous Unmanned Surface Vessels, or USVs, to patrol vast stretches of the Rio Grande to deter drug smugglers.
—
Zita Ballinger Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smuggler
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The Dodgers went hitless with runners in scoring position, leaving the bases loaded in the first inning, two men on in the third and two more in the eighth.
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The Royals had two runners aboard in the ninth, but couldn’t scratch a run across the plate.
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In Ohio and Indiana, people can order Powerball tickets online through Jackpocket, the official digital lottery courier of the USA TODAY Network.
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Directed by visual artist Robert Longo, Johnny Mnemonic is a fascinating snapshot of mid-'90s futurism, with Reeves playing data courier Johnny, who has a storage device implanted directly into his brain.
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Weeth said bootleggers purchase fireworks from manufacturers in China and who, for a fee, package the fireworks in colorful branding, which are more difficult to track and often lack proper warnings.
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Working primarily in Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma), Reeves tracked down murderers, thieves, bootleggers and other outlaws across a vast and often dangerous frontier.
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The same mule takes on a glossier finish in black and white patent leather, both priced at $895, while a bronze calf-leather iteration is listed at $935.
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These minimal mules go with everything and can be worn for many different occasions, giving you a lot of bang for your buck.
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“Smuggler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smuggler. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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