TRAFFICKED Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

trafficked

verb

past tense of traffic

as in traded

to carry on the business of buying and selling goods or other property arrested him for trafficking in drugs

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Recent Examples of trafficked The Daily Express, which first reported the investigation, said the inquiries related to claims that women were trafficked to the king’s private estate in the Scottish Highlands. — Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026 The parks offer a diverse range of experiences and, of course, not all are as trafficked as the most popular ones. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 10 Oct. 2026 In the 1990s, Nigerian rings often trafficked drugs from Southeast Asia to Chicago via couriers, according to the Justice Department. — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 8 Oct. 2026 London’s Heathrow Airport has cozy but well-trafficked little nooks along their moving walkways. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026 But in recent years, Fiji has seen a surge in intravenous drug use as the islands have emerged as a crucial transit point for narcotics being trafficked from the Americas to lucrative markets in Australia, New Zealand, and parts of Asia. — Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2026 An investigation revealed that at least one woman was allegedly trafficked by Perry in Metro Detroit, including in Madison Heights, Royal Oak, Southfield and Warren, according to police. — Dejanay Booth-Singleton, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026 Citing a Pulitzer-winning New York Times investigation, the Republican argued Becerra bungled the handling of the influx of child migrants that lead thousands to be trafficked into dangerous jobs. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 8 Sep. 2026 Those trafficked away from Chile have two identities, names, and nationalities, creating legal complications. — Ashoka, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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The fire-sale-minded Colts traded standout defensive tackle DeForest Buckner back to San Francisco, and eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to Seattle.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026
The Eagles have already traded offensive lineman Cam Jurgens to the Ravens for two draft picks, which has opened the door to conversations about future moves.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of traded

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The midterms dealt that foul idea its greatest blow since Barack Obama’s ascent to the Presidency, in 2008.

— David Remnick, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2026
Naylor was a member of the Guardians from 2022 through this past trade deadline, when he was dealt to the eventual World Series champion Milwaukee Brewers.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of dealt

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Most concerning for Talarico as Hispanic turnout explodes throughout the state are accounts that Latino men aren’t sold on his candidacy.

— W. James Antle III, The Washington Examiner, 2 Nov. 2026
In February, it was revealed Spears sold the rights to her complete music catalog to Primary Wave for an undisclosed price.

— Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of sold

Verb

Prosecutors said Meiser smuggled the narcotics for inmates in exchange for cash and payments through Cash App, a digital wallet.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Researchers found that metal goods continued to be smuggled despite strict government restrictions, raising the possibility that authorities deliberately turned a blind eye to the practice.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026