as in thief
one who steals
the robber wore a ski mask while holding up the bank
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Recent Examples of robber
An alleged bank robber was taken into custody in Allegheny County thanks to a third grader's homework assignment, authorities said.
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Patrick Damp, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Just as robbers who steal physical items usually want to unload them as quickly as possible, Redbord says cyberthieves know their time is limited.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The glorification of criminals who attack the rich is not new — think Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger — and experts say this is often amplified in times of income inequity and economic turmoil.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
In at least one instance, the driver was able to fight off a gunman and force the would-be robbers to abandon their plan, prosecutors said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
On his way back he was beaten by robbers.
—Sarah Moreno
updated April 29, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The alleged robbers had entered the bank, passed the teller a note, and showed a firearm.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
At least one of the robbers entered the unit, but all fled before officers arrived, Roseville police said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
But Deputy Solicitor General Eric Feigin said blocking such searches would handicap police searching for murderers, kidnappers and robbers.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Patrick Damp, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Just as robbers who steal physical items usually want to unload them as quickly as possible, Redbord says cyberthieves know their time is limited.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The glorification of criminals who attack the rich is not new — think Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger — and experts say this is often amplified in times of income inequity and economic turmoil.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
In at least one instance, the driver was able to fight off a gunman and force the would-be robbers to abandon their plan, prosecutors said.
—Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
On his way back he was beaten by robbers.
—Sarah Moreno
updated April 29, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The alleged robbers had entered the bank, passed the teller a note, and showed a firearm.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
At least one of the robbers entered the unit, but all fled before officers arrived, Roseville police said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
But Deputy Solicitor General Eric Feigin said blocking such searches would handicap police searching for murderers, kidnappers and robbers.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robber
thief
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PragueReuters — An unknown thief snatched an 800-year-old skull believed to be of Saint Zdislava of Lemberk from a display box in a church in the northern Czech Republic and ran away with the relic, police said on Wednesday.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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This adjustable sling bag has plenty of space for your phone, cash, keys, and other daily essentials, and is constructed with locking zippers to ward off potential thieves.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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“Robber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robber. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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