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as in invades
to enter a house or building by force usually with illegal intent
someone burgled the lab when no one was there and let the animals out of their cages
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as in robs
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
the neighbors returned from vacation to find that their house had been burgled
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In the midst of a brutally cold winter, an unwelcome armed force invades a peaceful community, bringing panic, turmoil and brutal violence.—
Erik Pedersen,
Oc Register,
30 Jan. 2026 -
Moisture invades your porch cushions and flooring, leading to the growth of mold, mildew, and algae.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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Critics claim that when students receive scholarships or state aid to attend private schools, this influx of money robs public schools.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Allowing a thick layer of matted leaves to cover the grass all winter robs the lawn of proper air circulation and is an open invitation to fungal diseases.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Burgles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burgles. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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