smuggle
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Definition of smuggle
1 : to import or export secretly contrary to the law and especially without paying duties imposed by law
2 : to convey or introduce surreptitiously
: to import or export something in violation of the customs laws
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In her great escape, Dolores (Evan Rachel Wood) managed to smuggle a pocketbook filled with control units out of the park. — Josh Wigler, The Hollywood Reporter, "'Westworld': 9 Burning Questions for Season 3," 26 June 2018 The notoriously haughty royal went through great pains to smuggle her jewels out of France during the Revolution, and they haven’t been seen in public for more than 200 years. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "WATCH: Pearls Belonging to Marie Antoinette, Unseen for 200 Years, to Be Auctioned off This Fall," 20 June 2018 Michael Miller, 39, conspired to smuggle heroin from Guatemala through Mexico and into Rhode Island, prosecutors said. — Cameron Knight, Cincinnati.com, "Cincinnati man pleads guilty in international heroin conspiracy," 10 May 2018 Elores was one of 10 defendants charged in 2005 with using a variety methods to smuggle heroin into the United States. — Crimesider Staff, CBS News, "Prosecutors: Veterinarian performed surgery to turn puppies into drug mules," 1 May 2018 The plot involves their efforts to smuggle into America a van made entirely of marijuana. — Chris Ball, cleveland.com, "'My Friend Dahmer,' now on DVD and Blu-ray (review)," 15 Apr. 2018 Which memory balls did Charlotte-Dolores smuggle out with her? — The Atlantic, "Westworld: Is This Now?," 24 June 2018 Notably, this is the second time Qu has attempted to smuggle turtles from LAX to China. — Janine Puhak, Fox News, "Airline workers busted for turtle-smuggling operation," 22 June 2018 In 2004 authorities discovered a tunnel that gangsters had dug inside it, to smuggle drugs beneath the border wall. — The Economist, "Why America and Mexico are destined to grow even closer," 21 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'smuggle.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for smuggle
smuggle
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English Language Learners Definition of smuggle
: to move (someone or something) from one country into another illegally and secretly
: to take or bring (something) secretly
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Kids Definition of smuggle
1 : to export or import secretly and unlawfully They smuggled stolen goods.
2 : to take or bring secretly It had been my intention to smuggle a couple of sandwiches … —Mark Twain, A Connecticut Yankee
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Legal Definition of smuggle
: to import or export secretly and illegally especially to avoid paying duties or to evade enforcement of laws smuggle drugs convicted of smuggling weapons
: to export or import something in violation of customs laws
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