Thesaurus results for SMUGGLER

smuggler

noun

ˈsmə-glər

Definition of smuggler

as in runner

a person who imports or exports goods secretly and illegally during Prohibition, smugglers of alcohol did a brisk business

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Recent Examples of smuggler Such go-fast boats were designed for offshore racing but were later commandeered by drug smugglers in South Florida during the 1980s. — Robb Report, 9 Oct. 2026 Esteban and Maria paid the smuggler, who did not go on the trip, between $10,000 and $12,000, the complaint states. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026 Still, despite the typical procedural formula with cases tied to gun smugglers, cartel assassins and kidnappings, the show remains topical enough to keep viewers engaged. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026 Florida has a colorful history as a haven for smugglers and scammers. — Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for smuggler

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Noun

Hundreds of runners in purple briefs took to the streets of Johannesburg last Friday to raise awareness of prostate cancer.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
Jackson Chourio and Jake Bauers opened the bottom of the first with consecutive singles to put runners on the corners.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

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But his favorite piece isn’t something fans can get from bootleggers.

— Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026
Artificial intelligence developers have borrowed the word to describe boiling down a big AI model into a smaller one—and lately the biggest AI companies say that rivals have been distilling like bootleggers.

— Peter Hall, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of bootlegger

Noun

The shoes are among the designer’s most popular offerings, along with the Elle mule, which is another one of their clear shoe options.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026
Jump to recipe This bubbly mocktail mule offers a festive and flavorful drink option without any alcohol that won’t feel like an afterthought to guests.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2026

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