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
Additionally, in Texas, officials caught a man who was allegedly trying to smuggle a knife in his belt while going through TSA Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport on June 2.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
The story began with Joel (Pedro Pascal), a hardened survivor, getting hired to smuggle Ellie (Bella Ramsey), a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Koh Ker was extensively looted in the 1970s, and at least a dozen such sculptures were smuggled out of Cambodia and sold by Latchford.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 June 2026
Just days ago, officials said Indonesian authorities arrested two Russian nationals suspected of smuggling drugs into Bali after a high-speed car chase hit several pedestrians.
—CBS News, 11 June 2026
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 13 June 2026
The story began with Joel (Pedro Pascal), a hardened survivor, getting hired to smuggle Ellie (Bella Ramsey), a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 June 2026
Koh Ker was extensively looted in the 1970s, and at least a dozen such sculptures were smuggled out of Cambodia and sold by Latchford.
—Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 June 2026
Just days ago, officials said Indonesian authorities arrested two Russian nationals suspected of smuggling drugs into Bali after a high-speed car chase hit several pedestrians.
—CBS News, 11 June 2026
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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.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
23 June 2026
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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.—
Haley Parsley
June 22,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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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.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Ilana Arougheti
June 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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To be safe, consider buying and cutting your own cantaloupe with your newfound skills.—
Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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Sullivan, again, supplied a recommendation letter.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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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.—
Elizabeth Cantrell,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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“Smuggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smuggle. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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