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
Israel’s military says they were being used by Hezbollah to smuggle weapons and move fighters.
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Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 31 May 2026
The animals smuggled from Mexico were advertised on social media, with defendants posting photos and videos of the reptiles being captured in the wild.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
In 2023, a then-medical assistant working for Avid Healthcare Services was charged with smuggling meth into the jail.
—Theresa Clift
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
And in May 2020, with the help of sniffer dogs, Russian customs seized 70 tons of contraband European cheeses that were being smuggled into the country.
—Olivia Potts, Longreads, 28 May 2026
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Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 31 May 2026
The animals smuggled from Mexico were advertised on social media, with defendants posting photos and videos of the reptiles being captured in the wild.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
In 2023, a then-medical assistant working for Avid Healthcare Services was charged with smuggling meth into the jail.
—Theresa Clift
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
And in May 2020, with the help of sniffer dogs, Russian customs seized 70 tons of contraband European cheeses that were being smuggled into the country.
—Olivia Potts, Longreads, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smuggle
Verb
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In 2010, the property was sold to a local investment group led by Jeff Jacobs, along with help from Doug Carlson, co-founder and CEO of Fiji Water, and real estate developer Jeffrey Essakow.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Olmo was then only able to play the second half of that campaign due to Spanish government intervention, after La Liga questioned Barca’s initial plan to raise money by selling future VIP seat revenues at the Camp Nou while the seats had not been built.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Whether stolen, borrowed, or bought, public trash cans from various cities—New York, Berlin, Rome, and Bolzano—are sparsely distributed across the hall.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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They’re distributed between the central Sculpture building and six standalone two- and three-bedroom casitas.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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In any case, Judy doesn’t buy it.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 June 2026
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Follow Eva Longoria’s lead and buy the bestselling Plongeant, the sleek style with a plunging neckline.—
Mary Winston Nicklin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Now, his family is suing the restaurant chain, as well as the manufacturer that supplied the raw ground beef kofta.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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Affordability and housing supply needs have landed an increasing number of apartment complexes in the downtown corridor, many of which do not supply parking for every resident due to their proximity to transit options.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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“Smuggle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smuggle. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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