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as in smugglers
a person who imports or exports goods secretly and illegally
a drug runner
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as in messengers
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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Despite being one of baseball’s faster runners, Chapman had 11 steals on 23 attempts from 2017-23.
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Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
In an emergency, the runners can be taken off quickly, and the boat is ready for use in the water.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Nov. 2024
There were over 12,000 people registered but race officials said about 3,500 runners and walkers didn’t show up due to the cold, rainy weather and there were fewer spectators than usual watching the race Thursday.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024
Outdoor Life trail runners tested and reviewed the best running headlamps that have a secure fit, steady lighting, and adequate throw for navigating rough terrain at high speeds.
—Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Aircraft can only fly in during the day, so officials often recruit hikers and trail runners to transport voters' ballots on election night.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 21 Oct. 2024
Even in a broader field with faster runners, both marathon winners and many of the top finishers hail from metro Detroit.
—Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2024
The lack of hitting with runners in scoring position proved costly for the Mets as Ohtani tacked on another run for Los Angeles with an RBI single to almost put the game out of reach.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
As runners trickled into the park, Cole and Lansing handled logistical matters.
—André Wheeler, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Justice Delos Santos, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
In an emergency, the runners can be taken off quickly, and the boat is ready for use in the water.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 28 Nov. 2024
There were over 12,000 people registered but race officials said about 3,500 runners and walkers didn’t show up due to the cold, rainy weather and there were fewer spectators than usual watching the race Thursday.
—Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 28 Nov. 2024
Outdoor Life trail runners tested and reviewed the best running headlamps that have a secure fit, steady lighting, and adequate throw for navigating rough terrain at high speeds.
—Ashley Thess, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
Aircraft can only fly in during the day, so officials often recruit hikers and trail runners to transport voters' ballots on election night.
—Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 21 Oct. 2024
Even in a broader field with faster runners, both marathon winners and many of the top finishers hail from metro Detroit.
—Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2024
The lack of hitting with runners in scoring position proved costly for the Mets as Ohtani tacked on another run for Los Angeles with an RBI single to almost put the game out of reach.
—Jacob Lev, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
As runners trickled into the park, Cole and Lansing handled logistical matters.
—André Wheeler, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Runners.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runners. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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