Thesaurus results for SMUGGLER

smuggler

noun

ˈsmə-glər

Definition of smuggler

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 The new docuseries, ‘Monsters of God’, explores the underworld of reptile trafficking—one filled with exotic creatures, smugglers, drugs, weapons, special agents, and zoo connections. — Forbestv, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The smugglers hid the drugs among commercial goods shipping primarily from the port of Guayaquil. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Sánchez said that the ruling had been intentionally misconstrued by migrant smugglers to persuade thousands of people to swim around the border fence. — Sam McNeil, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026 Spanish officials said smugglers may have exploited the court ruling. — Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for smuggler

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Willson Contreras led off the 11th with a single that advanced automatic runner Wilyer Abreu from second base to third.

— CBS News, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Earlier in the game, Pratt failed to get a bunt down with two runners on base.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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But even larger quantities went unseized as agents in Albuquerque stood by and watched as drug couriers entered hotels with backpacks believed to be carrying as many as 100,000 fentanyl pills.

— Joshua Goodman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
College student Julie Pierre, 21, feared the worst when her 350 rolls failed to arrive at Hollywood’s Yellow Green Farmers Market last Saturday — and suspected the Uber courier had vanished with her sweet delivery (valued at $3,100).

— Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 27 Aug. 2026

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The polished Prescott mule has a chic, backless design that’s just formal enough to dress up but also feels great on the foot.

— Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026
In terms of the fall 2026 footwear lineup, the Steffi block-heel ballerina, Davina stiletto mule and Lennox slouchy boot are all key styles showcased in the campaign.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 Aug. 2026

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