1
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
First runner up in that category was Chirino directed by Jorge Soliño; second runner-up was The Librarians directed by Kim Synder.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
Amiri Green, Bishop O’Dowd softball: Green scored three runs, drove in two runners and had two hits as Bishop O’Dowd beat Mt. Eden 20-9.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
Pinch runner Greg Jones stole second, giving the White Sox second and third with one out.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Both runners moved up 90 feet on Brandon Lockridge’s sacrifice bunt, and Elias Díaz drove in both with a single.
Fernando Tatis Jr. followed with a single that moved Díaz to third base.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 14 Apr. 2025
Amiri Green, Bishop O’Dowd softball: Green scored three runs, drove in two runners and had two hits as Bishop O’Dowd beat Mt. Eden 20-9.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2025
Pinch runner Greg Jones stole second, giving the White Sox second and third with one out.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
Both runners moved up 90 feet on Brandon Lockridge’s sacrifice bunt, and Elias Díaz drove in both with a single.
Fernando Tatis Jr. followed with a single that moved Díaz to third base.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for runner
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Meanwhile, smugglers and bad actors are perpetually advancing their methods for disguising illicit goods, unsafe products and narcotics.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
8 Apr. 2025
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The proposal, formally known as ‘Preventing and countering the facilitation of unauthorized entry, transit and stay in the EU’ is nominally designed to modernize Europe’s legal framework to crack down on people smugglers and other vendors who ‘profit’ from irregular migration.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2025.
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