break-ins

noun

plural of break-in
as in burglaries

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  1. burglaries
  2. holdups
Noun
  • According to a probable cause statement written in support of the charges filed against Hill, the group committed over 100 burglaries at small businesses across the Kansas City metro.
    — Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 7 Aug. 2026
  • There were 67 vehicle burglaries reported in the first half of the year, 84% of which involved unlocked vehicles.
    — Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of burglaries
Noun
  • One of the holdups is due to final negotiations with a new partner expected to sponsor the Clash.
    — Jordan Bianchi, New York Times, 24 July 2026
  • And, as with most engines, a timely tuneup helps ensure smooth and predictable functioning, avoiding hiccups or holdups.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026
Definition of holdups
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“Break-ins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/break-ins. Accessed 11 Aug. 2026.

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