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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

smuggling

/ˈsmʌɡəlɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does smuggling mean?

noun, verb

The act of secretly or illegally transporting goods, people, or information, often to avoid paying taxes or to evade detection. To smuggle something is to move it secretly or illegally.

Example

"The authorities caught a group of people smuggling contraband into the country."

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