Synonyms of burglaries

burglaries

noun

plural of burglary

as in robberies

the act of illegally entering a building in order to steal things

There have been a number of burglaries in the neighborhood in recent months.

Related Words

• robberies
• thefts
• kidnappings
• larcenies
• grafts
• embezzlements
• housebreakings
• abductions
• peculations
• thieveries
• carjackings
• hijackings
• misappropriations
• misapplications
• piracies
• petty larcenies
• pilferages
• petit larcenies
• spoliations
• rapines
• pillages
• despoliations
• banditries
• black marketeerings
• despoilments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of burglaries

Baldermann said there were 13 burglaries in New Lenox this year, and three men arrested and charged had 27 prior arrests with 12 convictions. — Elena Tittel, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Robberies are down 57% year-to-date, and burglaries are down 20%. — Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026

Thanks to their magical abilities, potions, and supernatural powers, these girls solve crime, disappearances, burglaries and much more. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Police announced on Friday that officers arrested a suspect linked to some of several burglaries committed at businesses in a 24-hour span earlier this week in midtown and downtown Sacramento. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Santa Monica in 2025 saw an overall decline of more than 12% in violent crime and burglaries, compared to 2024, according to the department’s annual report, released in March. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026

While most of the burglaries have been when the houses are vacant, the home of Philadelphia Eagles running back Saquon Barkley was targeted while his family was home in July. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Aug. 2026

According to their report, Rochester police first looked into those with histories of violent burglaries in the area. — Annalise Peterson, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026

In May, three people wanted by the FBI were arrested in connection with some of these burglaries. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 23 Aug. 2026