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as in smuggler
a person who imports or exports goods secretly and illegally
a drug runner
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as in messenger
one that carries a message or does an errand
sent a runner to tell them that all was ready for the feast
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Recent Examples of runner
In addition, the Western Slope trails are considered multi-use and are open to hikers, runners, and mountain bikers alike.
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Bregman came up big again his next time up in the sixth with a leadoff double, and after Campbell singled to put runners at the corners, Abreu tied the game with an RBI double off left-hander Toby Milner.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 May 2025
All three runners scored and the Falcons (18-5, 8-4 EBAL) never looked back.
—Mike Lefkow, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
Kiké Hernández advanced Pages and automatic runner Michael Conforto to second and third with a sacrifice bunt.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Bregman came up big again his next time up in the sixth with a leadoff double, and after Campbell singled to put runners at the corners, Abreu tied the game with an RBI double off left-hander Toby Milner.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 May 2025
All three runners scored and the Falcons (18-5, 8-4 EBAL) never looked back.
—Mike Lefkow, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
Kiké Hernández advanced Pages and automatic runner Michael Conforto to second and third with a sacrifice bunt.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for runner
Noun
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Dog shampoo bottles are among the many creative ways smugglers have tried to sneak meth in and out of the country.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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As Thai Customs also tightened border checks, that move led to more than 800 cannabis smugglers being caught between October 2024 and March 2025.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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As messengers shuttle designer freebies to celebrities and florists burn the midnight oil to create welcome-to-the-city bouquets, the uninvited can still be part of the action not just by following the play-by-play on social media, but dressing the part.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
1 May 2025
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Ballard said Saint Germain trained him as a messenger who could lead others toward enlightenment.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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These offerings allow restaurant chains to build delivery ordering into their own websites and apps, so customers can use their technology and couriers without having to go to the Uber or DoorDash apps or website.—
Natalie Lung,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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But Texas state lawmakers are considering forcing several changes, ranging from a legal ban on sales through courier companies to shutting down the agency by taking away all of its funding.—
Pilar Arias,
FOXNews.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Runner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runner. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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