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
The film stars Crowe as an ageing club owner whose dreams of selling-up and retiring are scuppered when an masked robber cleans out the business.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 June 2026
Viggo Mortensen plays Tom, a family man who swiftly kills a pair of would-be robbers at his diner and becomes a media sensation.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Boston Police are looking for two robbers armed with a gun who held up a children's lemonade stand in South Boston.
—Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 11 June 2026
In 2021, their house was invaded by armed robbers while Dorit was home alone with their kids.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 8 June 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
Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 13 June 2026
Viggo Mortensen plays Tom, a family man who swiftly kills a pair of would-be robbers at his diner and becomes a media sensation.
—Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
Boston Police are looking for two robbers armed with a gun who held up a children's lemonade stand in South Boston.
—Tammy Mutasa, CBS News, 11 June 2026
In 2021, their house was invaded by armed robbers while Dorit was home alone with their kids.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 8 June 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robber
thief
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Police said thieves have primarily targeted newer-model Toyota Camry and Corolla vehicles, along with Honda Civic and Accord models equipped with sport trim wheels and tires.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Break a window and thieves might catch a break from facing a dedicated prosecutor in the misdemeanor unit at the Sacramento District Attorney's Office, as budget cuts are leading to cuts in that unit.—
Steve Large,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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“Robber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robber. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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