as in stealing
the unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner
the first sign that there had been a robbery was the broken door lock
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Recent Examples of robbery
The investigation into a 2007 bank heist — as described in court documents — seemed like a textbook case of a bank robbery solved with the help of eyewitnesses and an anonymous tip.
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Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
The mother and son have both been charged with robbery, officials said.
—Mark Price
july 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
Diamond Tankard — known for Bravo’s Thicker Than Water reality show and her ties to Gospel music royalty — has been arrested for an altercation that involved a homemade weapon and robbery.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 23 July 2025
But that afternoon, Smith didn’t know the worst decision of his life, a robbery that left three people dead and two others wounded, was now being rehashed for millions.
—John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2025
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Joe Mutascio, IndyStar, 24 July 2025
The mother and son have both been charged with robbery, officials said.
—Mark Price
july 24, Miami Herald, 24 July 2025
Diamond Tankard — known for Bravo’s Thicker Than Water reality show and her ties to Gospel music royalty — has been arrested for an altercation that involved a homemade weapon and robbery.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 23 July 2025
But that afternoon, Smith didn’t know the worst decision of his life, a robbery that left three people dead and two others wounded, was now being rehashed for millions.
—John J. Lennon, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for robbery
theft
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After the weapons theft, Jacquet reportedly received a phone call to set up a meeting.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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The juvenile, who is thought to be the one who brandished the firearm, is not facing federal charges for his role in the thefts but was referred to Hamilton County Juvenile Court.—
Hailey Roden,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
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“Robbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robbery. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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