as in robbery
the act of illegally entering a building in order to steal things
There have been a number of burglaries in the neighborhood in recent months.
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Recent Examples of burglary
Police noted that Brown’s criminal history includes a conviction on burglary charges.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2025
At least 13 businesses in Mokena, Frankfort and Tinley Park were targeted in smash-and-grab burglaries early Friday morning, according to the Mokena Police Department.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
The Laken Riley Act requires the detention of migrants without legal status, including those allowed into the U.S. to seek asylum, if they have been accused of theft, shoplifting, or burglary.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
Commercial burglaries were up the first three months of the year, but a significant part of that is because of repeat offenders, Robinson said.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 15 Apr. 2025
At least 13 businesses in Mokena, Frankfort and Tinley Park were targeted in smash-and-grab burglaries early Friday morning, according to the Mokena Police Department.
—Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
The Laken Riley Act requires the detention of migrants without legal status, including those allowed into the U.S. to seek asylum, if they have been accused of theft, shoplifting, or burglary.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
Commercial burglaries were up the first three months of the year, but a significant part of that is because of repeat offenders, Robinson said.
—Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burglary
Noun
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The Friday robbery happened about 12:25 a.m. at the 7-Eleven store in the 3500 block of Grand Avenue.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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She was charged with felony kidnapping, robbery by sudden snatching, impersonating a law enforcement officer during the commission of a felony and felony violation of probation.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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The Diamond Heist, which premiered on April 16, follows the story of Lee Wenham, one of the masterminds behind what would have been one of the biggest jewel thefts in history.—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Prosecutors have charged the teen with two counts of first-degree homicide, as well as identity theft and other theft charges.—
A.C. Thompson,
ProPublica,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Burglary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burglary. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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