gunrunner

noun

Definition of gunrunnernext
as in coyote

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Recent Examples of gunrunner The notion that Roper, as a young man, could have been a gunrunner in Colombia felt right to me. — Hunter Ingram, Variety, 1 Feb. 2026 There are brash foreign fighters and humble food drivers and furtive gunrunners and ancient babushkas knitting camouflage ghillie suits in community gyms. — Peter Rubin, Longreads, 23 Feb. 2023 Cartels and guerrillas in South America are similarly dependent on border-crossing drug smugglers and gunrunners for the tools of their trade. — Paul J. Angelo, Foreign Affairs, 21 Apr. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gunrunner
  1. coyote
  2. smuggler
  3. bootlegger
Noun
  • And the coyote isn’t a top threat to the species in this unforgiving world.
    — Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Fairfield Police Department encourages residents to report any concerning coyote activity to Fairfield Animal Control at 203-254-4857.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of coyote
Noun
  • Still, despite the typical procedural formula with cases tied to gun smugglers, cartel assassins and kidnappings, the show remains topical enough to keep viewers engaged.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Florida has a colorful history as a haven for smugglers and scammers.
    — Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of smuggler
Noun
  • The supporting cast is well stocked with character actors who bring humor and pathos to this gaggle of spouses, friends, lovers and bootleggers.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
  • The spicy margarita and bootlegger cocktails were lady-friend approved, and the guys all loved their beers.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of bootlegger

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“Gunrunner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gunrunner. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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