break-ins

plural of break-in

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for break-ins
Noun
  • Three men from Colombia charged in connection with multiple burglaries in West Chester Township are part of a sixth South American burglary gang known to have targeted Cincinnati-area homes, officials told The Enquirer.
    Kevin Grasha, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Oct. 2025
  • This is the latest in a string of burglaries targeting professional athletes.
    Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The slain suspect, Lahione Soto, is suspected in a string of nearby holdups in the minutes leading up to the shooting, police sources said.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2025
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“Break-ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/break-ins. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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