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cracksman

noun

Definition of cracksman

as in cat burglar

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The character’s nickname, Big Pussy, is rumored to have originated during his time as a cat burglar.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2026
The Nuggets are a cat burglar’s dream team.

— Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 11 Feb. 2026

Definition of cat burglar

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More than a dozen North Shore businesses were left with an expensive mess to clean up on Thursday, after burglars broke into 16 stores and restaurants in north suburban Wilmette overnight.

— Jermont Terry, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
Those men include three burglars and four accomplices, per Le Monde.

— Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of burglar

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As Ars’ Ashley Belanger reported recently, thieves have made off with more than $100 million in similar shipments since June.

— Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
The sweep focused on vehicles that are overwhelmingly targeted by thieves, according to a statement issued by the Howard County Police Department (HCPD).

— CBS News, CBS News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of thief

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Banks are where the money is, the old quick-cash saying goes (attributed to robber Willie Sutton).

— Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 Nov. 2026
Nicholas Hoult, Zoë Kravitz and Anna Sawai lead the ensemble cast for the movie about a group of bank robbers who document their exploits on social media.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 13 Nov. 2026

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