as in pirate
a criminal who attacks and steals from travelers and who is often a member of a group of criminals
They were two of the most famous bandits of the 19th century.
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Recent Examples of bandit
Players will have to keep an eye out for bandits and other hostiles in the area.
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Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Players will have to keep an eye out for bandits and other hostiles in the area.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
With Kelby Collins coming in as a transfer, there’s enough depth at bandit for Latham to spend more time at wolf.
—Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Many California baby boomers — who bought into their neighborhoods long ago — have made out like bandits through escalating home prices.
—Joel Kotkin, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
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Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Players will have to keep an eye out for bandits and other hostiles in the area.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
With Kelby Collins coming in as a transfer, there’s enough depth at bandit for Latham to spend more time at wolf.
—Kennington Smith Iii, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Many California baby boomers — who bought into their neighborhoods long ago — have made out like bandits through escalating home prices.
—Joel Kotkin, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bandit
Noun
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When there was nothing left to rob, the pirates often resorted to killing.—
Lauren Vuong,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Former pirate Johnny Depp returns to the screen as King Louis XV.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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So, where are the thieves from The Diamond Heist now?—
Jessica Sager,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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The trio must tag team to outsmart a cunning international thief and save a priceless diamond gauntlet — just in time for Christmas.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Bandit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bandit. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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