as in trader
a buyer and seller of goods for profit
a trafficker who sold pirated videos from the back of his car
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Recent Examples of trafficker
The trafficker groups are often an eclectic mix – Libyans alongside nationals from the migrants’ native lands, who translate on the ransom calls to families, and are often the enforcers for payments.
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Mick Krever, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Officials say the task force may soon shift operations ashore as traffickers avoid sea routes.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
True to form, Karp delved into a couple touchy subjects on Monday’s earnings call, including the Administration’s recent focus on drug traffickers in South America.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Critics argue that even symbolic support from City Hall could signal to traffickers that the city is easing up.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The reality is that Venezuela is full of guns, held by guerrilla groups, collectives, drug traffickers, and illicit miners, not to mention the armed forces run by hundreds of generals with extensive economic interests and strong desires to avoid justice.
—David Smilde, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
In the teaser, Danny enlists the help of younger illusionists in his mission to steal the Heart Diamond from a crime family who sells their jewels to traffickers and warlords to launder their money.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Ave fought for years to hold her trafficker accountable, telling her story repeatedly in court.
—Natalia Paradies, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
The task force works to identify and recover victims of all forms of human trafficking, investigate and prosecute traffickers, and provide resources to the victims for their stabilization and restorative care, Turner said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
Mick Krever, CNN Money, 6 Nov. 2025
Officials say the task force may soon shift operations ashore as traffickers avoid sea routes.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
True to form, Karp delved into a couple touchy subjects on Monday’s earnings call, including the Administration’s recent focus on drug traffickers in South America.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2025
Critics argue that even symbolic support from City Hall could signal to traffickers that the city is easing up.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
The reality is that Venezuela is full of guns, held by guerrilla groups, collectives, drug traffickers, and illicit miners, not to mention the armed forces run by hundreds of generals with extensive economic interests and strong desires to avoid justice.
—David Smilde, Time, 3 Nov. 2025
In the teaser, Danny enlists the help of younger illusionists in his mission to steal the Heart Diamond from a crime family who sells their jewels to traffickers and warlords to launder their money.
—Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 1 Nov. 2025
Ave fought for years to hold her trafficker accountable, telling her story repeatedly in court.
—Natalia Paradies, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
The task force works to identify and recover victims of all forms of human trafficking, investigate and prosecute traffickers, and provide resources to the victims for their stabilization and restorative care, Turner said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trafficker
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Sourced from a military memorabilia trader in Dallas, Texas, the helmet was flattened in a press, rather than with a hammer, to preserve its original markings and imperfections.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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In fact, sell-offs into oversold conditions on the two-hour chart have consistently marked buying opportunities — with traders stepping in on each of the past five occurrences.—
Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Now, Waltz steps into the shoes of Henrich Harlander, a powerful and wealthy arms dealer who funds Victor's dangerous experiments.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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The dealers will inspect all four wheels and replace the wheels and front and rear hubs if needed.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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If merchants choose only to accept a certain class of Visa card such as the standard, non-premium that have lower fees, customers with a rewards Visa card would be turned away.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Visa and Mastercard reached a potential deal with retailers to lower fees for merchants, which could also lower prices.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Trafficker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trafficker. Accessed 25 Nov. 2025.
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