1
as in smuggler
a person who imports or exports goods secretly and illegally
a drug runner
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of runner
The process is the most important part of preseason and so far, and working with runners on base is an important part of the process.
—
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025
The Rockies managed six hits but were 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
If they weren’t dressed as animals, beer bottles, giant burritos, glittery unicorns, or cartoon and video game characters, runners had on foam reindeer antlers.
—Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Westin also encourages participation in marathons, creating experiences around the races for runners and their supporters.
—Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for runner
Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 Mar. 2025
The Rockies managed six hits but were 1 for 7 with runners in scoring position.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2025
If they weren’t dressed as animals, beer bottles, giant burritos, glittery unicorns, or cartoon and video game characters, runners had on foam reindeer antlers.
—Gregory Wakeman, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Mar. 2025
Westin also encourages participation in marathons, creating experiences around the races for runners and their supporters.
—Pat Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for runner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for runner
Noun
-
Brazil raids homes of arms smugglers SAO PAULO -- Brazil's federal police on Thursday raided the homes of smugglers who brought in 2,000 assault rifles from Miami to supply a criminal organization in Rio de Janeiro, authorities said.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
21 Mar. 2025
-
Authorities said Tin was associated with Kang Juntao, an international turtle smuggler from Hangzhou City, China.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Hormones are chemical messengers that work inside your body to regulate and control various things whereas pheromones are supposed to work outside your body on other folks.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
-
In addition to dopamine’s role, the researchers also identified acetylcholine as another important chemical messenger in the process.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
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
-
The company is the world’s largest manufacturer of cryogenic storage systems, and provides specialty courier, biostorage and sample processing services.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Runner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/runner. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share