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
With no one willing to help, Lucy became involved with local drug smuggler Shane Maguire (Wilson Bethel).
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Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 29 July 2025
Humanitarian groups have expressed concern that smugglers will attempt to guide more migrants through even riskier routes to evade being caught by the Border Patrol.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
Now, says Army Gen. Juan Carlos Correa, the criminals are using drones to monitor their drug crops and cocaine laboratories, target rival smugglers, and ambush police and army troops.
—John Otis, NPR, 16 July 2025
Cocaine can be dumped into the water to evade detection from law enforcement or to be picked up by other smugglers, but currents or storms can carry the packages to shore.
—July 1, CBS News, 1 July 2025
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Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 29 July 2025
Humanitarian groups have expressed concern that smugglers will attempt to guide more migrants through even riskier routes to evade being caught by the Border Patrol.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2025
Now, says Army Gen. Juan Carlos Correa, the criminals are using drones to monitor their drug crops and cocaine laboratories, target rival smugglers, and ambush police and army troops.
—John Otis, NPR, 16 July 2025
Cocaine can be dumped into the water to evade detection from law enforcement or to be picked up by other smugglers, but currents or storms can carry the packages to shore.
—July 1, CBS News, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for smuggler
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Caissie’s arrival won’t suddenly cure the Cubs’ continued struggles to come through with runners in scoring position.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Aug. 2025
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He’s been one of the Braves’ only consistent hitters, and with runners in scoring position Baldwin has been exceptional, leading Atlanta lineup regulars with a .321 average in 78 plate appearances and ranking second with an .882 OPS that trailed only Murphy’s 1.028 OPS in 69 PAs.—
David O'Brien,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Questions were asked about the following sectors: well-being, personal care and beauty, financial and legal services, retail, technology, sports and exercise, entertainment, leisure and hospitality, household goods and services and couriers, delivery and postal services.—
Gus Alexiou,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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The use of couriers, which have been operating for several years in Texas, became widely discussed during the 2023 legislative session when lawmakers questioned then-Executive Director Gary Grief about them.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Rather than being punished, the research shows that, surprisingly, some bootleggers are praised and offered more opportunities to perform live gigs than DJs who produce official remixes or original music.—
London School of Economics,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Her mother’s parents, the Pattis (her first name is her mother’s maiden name), were immigrant bootleggers; their sewing room had removable floorboards to hide whiskey.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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The adjustable buckle strap and square toe give these mules a versatile, contemporary look that’ll suit everything from wide-leg trousers to boyfriend jeans.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
30 July 2025
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Made in Italy, this ultra-classy mules exude quality and craftmanship, and bright colors like sunset red take a basic outfit to the next level.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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“Smuggler.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/smuggler. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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