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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
But right here, this is the shot when No. 39 comes in and his hairline of his helmet strikes the helmet of the runner who is already on the ground.
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2025
There were solo runners, groups, senior citizens, children, disabled athletes, families and runners of colors- especially Black women.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Compared to your casual footwear, your trail runners or boots have a toothier, more rugged-looking sole.
—Adam Roy, Outside Online, 17 Jan. 2025
Young, who scored on the ground twice against Atlanta in Week 18, had as many rushing touchdowns on the season as Taysom Hill, Anthony Richardson and Jayden Daniels, all known for their dual-threat nature, and are certainly more prolific runners than the Panthers’ signal caller.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
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Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Jan. 2025
There were solo runners, groups, senior citizens, children, disabled athletes, families and runners of colors- especially Black women.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Compared to your casual footwear, your trail runners or boots have a toothier, more rugged-looking sole.
—Adam Roy, Outside Online, 17 Jan. 2025
Young, who scored on the ground twice against Atlanta in Week 18, had as many rushing touchdowns on the season as Taysom Hill, Anthony Richardson and Jayden Daniels, all known for their dual-threat nature, and are certainly more prolific runners than the Panthers’ signal caller.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for runner
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Four years into the border crisis, OLS officers are continuing to apprehend human smugglers in Webb County, whose residents overwhelmingly support President-elect Donald Trump and his border policies.—
Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Jan. 2025
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Yet, as the Trump inauguration approaches, smugglers have continued to urge migrants to get to the border and avoid a potential crackdown.—
César Rodríguez,
New York Times,
18 Jan. 2025
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For people who have been pushing for trade reform for years — including Bayard Winthrop, chief executive officer of Made in U.S.A brand American Giant — Trump is an imperfect messenger, delivering a message that nonetheless needs to be heard.—
Evan Clark,
WWD,
16 Jan. 2025
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Some of these messengers can boost health, others can hinder it.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
10 Jan. 2025
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Immigrants use the couriers to ferry homemade meals and domestic-only products to them in America.—
Melvin Backman,
Quartz,
3 Jan. 2025
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The memo stated that on Nov. 12, the clerk’s office discovered 67 unprocessed ballots for Ward 65 and one unprocessed ballot for Ward 68 in a courier bag found in a vote tabulating machine.—
Todd Richmond,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Runner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runner. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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