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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
In addition, the Western Slope trails are considered multi-use and are open to hikers, runners, and mountain bikers alike.
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Bregman came up big again his next time up in the sixth with a leadoff double, and after Campbell singled to put runners at the corners, Abreu tied the game with an RBI double off left-hander Toby Milner.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 May 2025
All three runners scored and the Falcons (18-5, 8-4 EBAL) never looked back.
—Mike Lefkow, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
Kiké Hernández advanced Pages and automatic runner Michael Conforto to second and third with a sacrifice bunt.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Roger Sands, Forbes.com, 9 May 2025
Bregman came up big again his next time up in the sixth with a leadoff double, and after Campbell singled to put runners at the corners, Abreu tied the game with an RBI double off left-hander Toby Milner.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 May 2025
All three runners scored and the Falcons (18-5, 8-4 EBAL) never looked back.
—Mike Lefkow, Mercury News, 8 May 2025
Kiké Hernández advanced Pages and automatic runner Michael Conforto to second and third with a sacrifice bunt.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for runner
Noun
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Dog shampoo bottles are among the many creative ways smugglers have tried to sneak meth in and out of the country.—
Kaitlyn Huamani,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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As Thai Customs also tightened border checks, that move led to more than 800 cannabis smugglers being caught between October 2024 and March 2025.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The decision to add the controversial blue circle to the world’s leading secure messenger is controversial and has triggered user concern.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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WhatsApp isn’t the only messenger lacking cryptographic assurances for new group members.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Shipping services prices are primarily adjusted according to market conditions, says to the courier.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
12 May 2025
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Guns are purchased by straw purchasers in the U.S., and a network of brokers and couriers then transport them across the border and into Mexico.—
Melissa Quinn
May 9,
CBS News,
9 May 2025
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“Runner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runner. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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