as in smuggler
a person who imports or exports goods secretly and illegally contrabandists supplying the rebels with guns

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Noun
  • Smuggling recipe substitutions News reports and analysis show that smugglers chose a range of fruits and vegetables to move drugs.
    Michael Loria, USA Today, 2 July 2025
  • Most of these smugglers charge around $5,000 and offer a trip from an airport in Montreal or Toronto to a remote part of the border.
    Kristin Tate, Boston Herald, 24 June 2025
Noun
  • Just as runners map their route to avoid unnecessary hills or dangerous intersections, project leaders must anticipate obstacles and plan alternative pathways.
    Sarah Edwards, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
  • Distance runner Parker Valby was named SEC Female Athlete of the Year in 2024, a year after gymnast Trinity Thomas earned the honor.
    Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 July 2025
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“Contrabandist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrabandist. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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