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as in to invade
to enter a house or building by force usually with illegal intent
someone burgled the lab when no one was there and let the animals out of their cages
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as in to rob
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
the neighbors returned from vacation to find that their house had been burgled
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Recent Examples of burgle
Even the Hamburglar was there to help battle the British, and OK, burgle their burgers, the spoils of war.
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Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
Kenan Thompson’s titular role, a man representing himself in court after burgling multiple homes.
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Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
21 Dec. 2025
While Parisians were having an overpriced brunch on Sunday, the Louvre Museum was burgled in one of the most audacious robberies in recent history.
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Colette Davidson,
Christian Science Monitor,
23 Oct. 2025
But Tellez has five career steals, so if Kirk is motivated to keep burgling those bases, there’s something else to shoot for.
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Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
Kenan Thompson’s titular role, a man representing himself in court after burgling multiple homes.
—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
21 Dec. 2025
While Parisians were having an overpriced brunch on Sunday, the Louvre Museum was burgled in one of the most audacious robberies in recent history.
—
Colette Davidson,
Christian Science Monitor,
23 Oct. 2025
But Tellez has five career steals, so if Kirk is motivated to keep burgling those bases, there’s something else to shoot for.
—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burgle
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The invading army of World Cup tourists love our hospitality, barbeque, ranch dressing, bars, superstores, fast food and our all-around coolness.
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Upon their return, most ended up in countries that were invaded and subdued by the German army.
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According to prosecutors, Pooh Shiesty robbed the record label owner of about $450,000 worth of items including his wedding band, a watch, a pair of earrings and cash.
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Florida state prosecutors allege that in February 2026, Arnold coordinated and directed his codefendants to lure three men to an apartment where the men were robbed, beaten and held at gunpoint.
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“Burgle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgle. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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