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as in smuggler
a person who imports or exports goods secretly and illegally
a drug runner
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as in messenger
one that carries a message or does an errand
sent a runner to tell them that all was ready for the feast
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Recent Examples of runner
The Rockies were 2 for 9 with runners in scoring position on Thursday.
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
Iglesias led off the fifth by getting his first hit with the Padres, Lockridge followed with a walk, and both runners moved over on a sacrifice bunt by Díaz.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
With two outs in the 11th and the Angels automatic runner still standing at third, the Cardinals intentionally walked Mike Trout to get to Paris.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
As a pure runner, though, Giddens is impressive, showing off great speed and vision.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2025
Iglesias led off the fifth by getting his first hit with the Padres, Lockridge followed with a walk, and both runners moved over on a sacrifice bunt by Díaz.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
With two outs in the 11th and the Angels automatic runner still standing at third, the Cardinals intentionally walked Mike Trout to get to Paris.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 2 Apr. 2025
As a pure runner, though, Giddens is impressive, showing off great speed and vision.
—Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for runner
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The supply lines of this opioid stretch from Chinese labs to Mexican cartels and (via smugglers who are mostly American) to consumers in the U.S.—
Andreas Kluth,
The Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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According to the government’s sentencing memorandum, Tin aided and abetted turtle smugglers in the U.S. from February 2018 to June 2023.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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After weeks of the Mercury retrograde mayhem — miscommunications, misunderstandings and technical glitches — the messenger planet stations direct on April 7.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Adam Green, co-founder, Progressive Change Campaign Committee, an influential progressive group, said the venue and messenger doesn't matter as much as having a forceful and consistent governing theme.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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The weed was either stuffed into suitcases and carried on commercial airline flights by couriers who worked for the group, or sent via shipping companies, the plea agreement filed Tuesday says.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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According to DeJoy, the courier’s post office buildings, logistics capability, delivery services, vehicles, buildings and stocking locations can help other agencies reduce costs.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Runner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runner. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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