as in to sell
to move (people or goods) from one country to another secretly and illegally
They were arrested for smuggling drugs across the border.
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Recent Examples of smuggle
The antiques dealer then smuggled them into England and placed them in a safe deposit box.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
Tarentino, who is familiar with the Singh case but could not comment on it specifically, said a lot of work is being done to prevent drugs being smuggled across the Canadian border.
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Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat,
STAT,
18 June 2026
Perhaps one of them smuggled some fish into the house and gave Varsha a taste behind the family’s back?
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Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
In 2023, a then-medical assistant working for Avid Healthcare Services was charged with smuggling meth into the jail.
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Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for smuggle
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
Tarentino, who is familiar with the Singh case but could not comment on it specifically, said a lot of work is being done to prevent drugs being smuggled across the Canadian border.
—
Jonathan Moens — Bellingcat,
STAT,
18 June 2026
Perhaps one of them smuggled some fish into the house and gave Varsha a taste behind the family’s back?
—
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
In 2023, a then-medical assistant working for Avid Healthcare Services was charged with smuggling meth into the jail.
—
Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for smuggle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for smuggle
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Prime Day 2026 just kicked off, running from June 23-26 with markdowns across fashion, beauty, home, and electronics from all the best-selling brands.
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That attempt successfully nullified a rule that would have required all vehicles sold in California to be zero-emission by 2035.
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The third and final wave of Social Security payments for June is scheduled to be distributed this week, following a normal schedule.
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The lawsuit notes that LeVota’s credit plan relies directly on pulling money back that had already been distributed to school districts — the same criticism identified by the dozen school districts behind the open letter.
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Laoch and Doughty bought tickets for Monday night’s Marlins game against the Texas Rangers at loanDepot park, along with more than 8,000 members of the Tartan Army.
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To be safe, consider buying and cutting your own cantaloupe with your newfound skills.
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Sullivan, again, supplied a recommendation letter.
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On the sustainability front, Jnane Rumi maintains organic gardens and green spaces (using water-saving systems to be mindful of the desert environment) and supplies the restaurant with seasonal and locally sourced ingredients.
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“Smuggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smuggle. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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