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
  • That day, six medium-sized speedboats, belonging to drug traffickers or smugglers, had sought refuge from a storm among the breakwaters and docks of the port.
    Óscar Martínez, The Dial, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Police operations led to the arrest of 480 smugglers last year, the French Interior Ministry said.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Nicole, a senior infielder, came up in the 12th inning with a runner on third and two outs.
    Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 5 May 2026
  • Ramirez and Liam Hicks have combined to cut down only three runners on the season while allowing a combined 42 steals.
    Andy Behrens, New York Times, 4 May 2026
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“Contrabandist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrabandist. Accessed 8 May. 2026.

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