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 said burglars used tools to smash through the vehicles’ windows and were investigating possible connections to reported auto burglaries at Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites, also in the 1900 block of Taylor Road, authorities said.
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Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Common types of calls that the Civilian Response Unit investigates are burglary, assault by threat, criminal mischief, fraud, harassment, theft and information-only reports, according to the department’s website.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Ashley Mack and Mia Shaw were both charged with armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and second degree burglary, according to a news release from Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors agreed to drop a burglary charge.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2026
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Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Common types of calls that the Civilian Response Unit investigates are burglary, assault by threat, criminal mischief, fraud, harassment, theft and information-only reports, according to the department’s website.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Ashley Mack and Mia Shaw were both charged with armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and second degree burglary, according to a news release from Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors agreed to drop a burglary charge.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burglary
Noun
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The defendants have each been indicted on conspiracy to commit robbery and kidnapping.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The pair, both dressed in orange jail attire, admitted to second-degree murder and a slew of other offenses, including robbery, kidnapping and burglary.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Jones has been charged with property theft, money laundering and evading arrest, police said.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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According to Village East co-op board vice president, Rachel, 57, a bookkeeper who asked to be identified by first name only, many building residents want a video intercom to prevent package theft and increase security.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Commissioner issues his findings in his investigation into allegations of sign-stealing by the 2018 Boston Red Sox, in the wake of a similar investigation into the illicit doings of the 2017 Houston Astros.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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To no one’s surprise, Axios reported last week that Republicans have the gall to consider more stealing from health care and day care to pay for a budget bill containing as much as $200 billion to fund the Iran war and immigration enforcement.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Burglary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burglary. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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