cat burglars

Definition of cat burglarsnext
plural of cat burglar

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cat burglars
Noun
  • The moments a Simi Valley trading card store was targeted by smash-and-grab burglars were caught on camera early Sunday morning.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
  • In addition to taking the cash register, the burglars stole recently delivered inventory.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • After the incident, the robbers got into a silver sedan with at least one additional person inside who was driving, police said.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Jan. 2026
  • After the employee fired, the would-be robbers ran out of the store, prosecutors said.
    City News Service, Daily News, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Brewer said the thieves also stole the radar sensor from her husband's Honda.
    Andrew Adeolu, CBS News, 9 Jan. 2026
  • As previously reported by PEOPLE, thieves entered Sanders' residence through an unlocked door and allegedly stole $200,000 in items in 12 minutes’ time, according to Medina County Sheriff’s Office deputies.
    Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Cat burglars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cat%20burglars. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.

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