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
That victim is likely to be trafficked again, the county officials said, and the human traffickers who trafficked her will not be held to account.
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Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
The Telemundo series, which premiered in September 2014, began as the story of a housewife who becomes a drug trafficker to protect her family.
—Karla León, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
ProPublica has chronicled the dark world of pig butchering, in which human traffickers in Asia force their victims to scam people by posing as friends or potential romantic interests.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2026
The shakedown will involve the use of digital currencies, an extremely popular choice among scammers, human traffickers — and apparently governments trying to circumvent international sanctions.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 8 Apr. 2026
Lyons' response alarmed civil liberties advocates who worry about the potential for ICE to abuse the tool and use it against targets beyond drug traffickers and terrorists.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Twelve members and associates of the 18th Street Gang were arrested last month in Los Angeles on charges including murder in the death of a drug trafficker, the DEA said.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
In March, state media reported that China arrested seven people in an operation targeting traffickers of fentanyl precursors, according to the Reuters news agency.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The United States has said Total Extermination showed successful cooperation between the two countries to aggressively fight drug traffickers.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 19 Apr. 2026
The Telemundo series, which premiered in September 2014, began as the story of a housewife who becomes a drug trafficker to protect her family.
—Karla León, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
ProPublica has chronicled the dark world of pig butchering, in which human traffickers in Asia force their victims to scam people by posing as friends or potential romantic interests.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 11 Apr. 2026
The shakedown will involve the use of digital currencies, an extremely popular choice among scammers, human traffickers — and apparently governments trying to circumvent international sanctions.
—Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 8 Apr. 2026
Lyons' response alarmed civil liberties advocates who worry about the potential for ICE to abuse the tool and use it against targets beyond drug traffickers and terrorists.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
Twelve members and associates of the 18th Street Gang were arrested last month in Los Angeles on charges including murder in the death of a drug trafficker, the DEA said.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2026
In March, state media reported that China arrested seven people in an operation targeting traffickers of fentanyl precursors, according to the Reuters news agency.
—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
The United States has said Total Extermination showed successful cooperation between the two countries to aggressively fight drug traffickers.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trafficker
Noun
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Elsewhere, traders will be monitoring Federal Reserve chair nominee Kevin Warsh’s confirmation hearing on Tuesday.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Cue fat windfalls for the traders.—
Wailin Wong,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The dealer argued in court that the arbitrator was biased.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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My parents are part-time dealers of antiques.—
Eric Ducker,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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Now in its 10th year in the Golden State, TinyFest brings together dozens of homebuilders and merchants who showcase the concept, their many shapes and forms, all in one place.—
Amancai Biraben,
Oc Register,
18 Apr. 2026
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The San Jose pot merchant’s experience isn’t unique.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Trafficker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trafficker. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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