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
  • Agents were discovering players and then paying smugglers to transport them.
    Tyler Carmona, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
  • On July 9, 2023, a relative paid at least $1,000 to the organization due to the threats, but prosecutors said the smugglers continued demanding additional payments to multiple accounts before releasing the family.
    Sergio Candido, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Perhaps the Warriors were also buoyed by the presence of Jimmy Butler – travelling to his first game since tearing his ACL in January – and Steph Curry, who remained out with runner’s knee but sat on the bench.
    Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 17 Mar. 2026
  • The dugout celebration magnified with each runner that crossed home plate.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026
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“Contrabandist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contrabandist. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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