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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
Tatis, who is a fast runner, was out by a mile, with Judge proving his elbow, which caused issues in 2025, is more than fine heading into the 2026 season.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Due to its road shoe-comfort and familiar feel, plus traction that’s not overly aggressive, the Ghost Trail is the perfect shoe for road runners who are trail-curious.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
The young talent is no different at Oaks Christian, which had two runners compete in the New Balance Indoor Nationals on Thursday, March 12.
—Jenna Parsio, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Defense lawyer James Thiros wrote Johnson was only the drug runner, or deliveryman.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Due to its road shoe-comfort and familiar feel, plus traction that’s not overly aggressive, the Ghost Trail is the perfect shoe for road runners who are trail-curious.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside, 16 Mar. 2026
The young talent is no different at Oaks Christian, which had two runners compete in the New Balance Indoor Nationals on Thursday, March 12.
—Jenna Parsio, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Defense lawyer James Thiros wrote Johnson was only the drug runner, or deliveryman.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for runner
Noun
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Agents were discovering players and then paying smugglers to transport them.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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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
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With messenger Mercury trining Jupiter, the Greater Benefic — with Mercury in your communication quadrant and Jupiter in your amicable 7th house — social exchanges carry extra goodwill.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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Administrative and support services firms lost nearly 19,000 jobs and courier and messenger services almost 17,000.—
Paul Wiseman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Khamenei worked as Khomeini’s courier, spending several stints in prison for his activism.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
10 Mar. 2026
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Using her broom, Kiki sets up a flying courier service that quickly becomes a hit.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Runner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runner. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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