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
The getaway cars crashed a short time later Police arrested eight suspects following a smash-and-grab burglary at a California jewelry store that was captured on security footage.
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Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
The jury also found Serafini guilty of first-degree burglary for the break-in at the couple’s West Lake Boulevard home.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Carjackings declined 27% from 2024 to 2025, burglaries fell 18%, larcenies fell 11% and shoplifting dropped 10%.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 27 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors say at the time of the theft, Scott was out on bond for a 2022 burglary case, which still remains open.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
The jury also found Serafini guilty of first-degree burglary for the break-in at the couple’s West Lake Boulevard home.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Carjackings declined 27% from 2024 to 2025, burglaries fell 18%, larcenies fell 11% and shoplifting dropped 10%.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 27 Jan. 2026
Prosecutors say at the time of the theft, Scott was out on bond for a 2022 burglary case, which still remains open.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for burglary
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Officers said a security guard found the victim, a man in his 50s, tied up with duct tape in his car after the robbery.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
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No one was injured in the robberies.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Jan. 2026
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Another alleged member of the Latin Kings was charged in federal court in the District of Minnesota this month with being a felon in possession of a firearm and theft of government property after breaking into an FBI vehicle and stealing a rifle.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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There’s also the Travelon Anti-theft Classic Mini Shoulder Bag designed to outsmart pickpockets, plus the Taygeer Travel Backpack that can easily replace your carry-on.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Correa was the most vocal Astro to defend their title after the sign-stealing was discovered.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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The daughter of a Marxist revolutionary, Rodríguez relentlessly defended the Maduro regime against accusations of drug-trafficking and election-stealing.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Burglary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burglary. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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