trafficked (in)

past tense of traffic (in)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trafficked (in)
Verb
  • Up to 13,000 grapevine plants potentially infected by the bacteria have been sold across a total of 24 Northern and Central California counties, the CDFA said.
    Seamus Bozeman Follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
  • Bernardo Silva, for instance, made one appearance for Benfica before being sold to Monaco.
    James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Cacao has been harvested and exported from the Dominican Republic for years, but no one talks about Dominican chocolate.
    Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
  • Almost 30% of the total output will be exported.
    Bob Woods, CNBC, 6 June 2026
Verb
  • The clouds and rain didn't stand a chance against true romance Saturday, as Peter Phillips and Harriet Sperling exchanged vows at All Saints Church in Kemble, Gloucestershire.
    Eve Batey, Vanity Fair, 6 June 2026
  • Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire in south Lebanon yesterday, hours after the Israeli and Lebanese governments agreed to implement a ceasefire.
    Frederik Pleitgen, CNN Money, 5 June 2026
Verb
  • He was originally drafted out of San Jose State by Pittsburgh in the 13th round of the 2023 MLB Draft, then traded to Toronto in 2024 for Isiah Kiner-Falefa.
    Jon Becker, Mercury News, 30 May 2026
  • The two teams traded a run apiece in both the fifth and sixth frames before the Bats struck for four more in the seventh to seize control of the game, and eventually the victory.
    Staff Report, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • The fuel is marketed as greener, or less toxic, than the usual high-efficiency hydrazine that is perfect for making big maneuvers in space but is dangerous to handle.
    Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 9 June 2026
  • Indoor air allergies tied to everyday household products are getting fresh scrutiny from doctors and lung experts — and the products triggering them are often marketed as making homes cleaner, calmer and more comfortable.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
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“Trafficked (in).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trafficked%20%28in%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.

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