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bandit

noun

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 Williams hadn’t qualified but jumped in as a bandit – a practice that is prohibited now but happened more regularly back then (although it was frowned upon). —

Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026 An unusual theft at a Pennsylvania Wawa has police going bananas for a pair of potassium bandits. —

Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026 Set against mountainous landscapes and rural lakes, the story follows a wandering swordsman who is falsely accused of stealing a shipment of gold and must unravel a web of intrigue involving bandits, palace guards and corrupt officials while attempting to clear his name. —

Lin Ying-Hsuan, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026 Our people will never obey orders from a handful of stateless bandits. —

Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bandit

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States that refused to negotiate or did not meet the obligations of the agreements are often branded as pirates and accused of supporting counterfeiting and theft.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Apr. 2026
The Straw Hats aren’t alone in their search, with appearances by Buggy and another potential surprise as audiences watch their favorite band of pirates fight off threats on their latest adventure.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026