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
  • When they were caught in Mexico, his smuggler abandoned him.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Jan. 2026
  • And Galaxy’s Edge forever lacked some of its teased and hyped elements — there were no smugglers, for instance, tapping you on the shoulder in the cantina.
    Todd Martens, Boston Herald, 25 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Most running shoes over $200 are equipped with a carbon plate tuned for fast runners, making this style best for racing and speed training.
    Maggie Slepian, Outside, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The wind howls, and the sound of the runners grinding over the ice is surprisingly loud.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 26 Jan. 2026
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“Contrabandist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrabandist. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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