as in robbery
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.
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Recent Examples of burglary
Murekezi also faced a third-degree burglary charge in an earlier case and was accused of smashing a large storefront window at Lost Fox coffee shop, restaurant and bar in Lowertown and stealing money and liquor.
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026
Jones and Leach were transported to headquarters and processed on numerous charges, including first-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief, possession of burglary tools and possession of drug paraphernalia.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
Authorities haven’t said whether the fire and the burglary are related.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
He has also been charged with multiple counts of theft, burglary, criminal property damage, unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle, and unauthorized control of propelled vehicle, according to police.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 1 June 2026
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 8 June 2026
Jones and Leach were transported to headquarters and processed on numerous charges, including first-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief, possession of burglary tools and possession of drug paraphernalia.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 8 June 2026
Authorities haven’t said whether the fire and the burglary are related.
—Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
He has also been charged with multiple counts of theft, burglary, criminal property damage, unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle, and unauthorized control of propelled vehicle, according to police.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 1 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burglary
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Lee is scheduled to be executed on Thursday, June 11, for a double murder during a pawn shop robbery in 1998.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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In practical terms, according to a person familiar with the discussions surrounding the new requirement, ships may need to use armed security teams on board or equipment designed to prevent hijackings, kidnappings or robberies.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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In testimony before the House Committee on Ways and Means, Sheila Clark, President and CEO of the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association, warned that the damage goes far beyond the theft of tax dollars.—
Wes Kilgore,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Chicago police know how to set up task forces that focus on these types of crimes and can respond quickly, and reportedly are already setting up local units to shut down airbag theft crews.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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That’s base stealing in the Pitch Clock Era.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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But stealing isn’t negotiation.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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“Burglary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burglary. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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