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runner

noun

ˈrə-nər

Definition of runner

as in smuggler

a person who imports or exports goods secretly and illegally a drug runner

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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 Allen is a solid downhill, change-of-pace runner who can be used in short-yardage situations. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026 After pinch-runner Kenny Piper stole second base, Chandler Simpson was intentionally walked to load the bases. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 The Padres took a 4-3 lead in the top of the 11th when Manny Machado, the runner placed at second, advanced to third on a wild pitch by reliever Tyler Wells and scored on a sac fly by Ty France. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Aug. 2026 With runners at the corners and nobody out, Olson pulled a 2-2 change-up inside the bag at first to give the Braves a 3-2 victory. — Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for runner

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But his administration has offered little evidence to support its claims of killing smugglers.

— CBS News, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
The psychology and pathology are similar all around, not just with the reptile smuggler.

— Katie Campione, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

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Despite recent scrutiny over his past associations and his history as Microsoft's CEO, Gates positions himself as a uniquely qualified messenger due to his tech background and philanthropic focus.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Researchers who are sincere, relatable and genuinely care are effective messengers for communicating uncertain or evolving information.

— Aleeza Gerstein, The Conversation, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of messenger

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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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