grafters

noun

plural of grafter
as in embezzlers

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  1. thieves
  2. burglars
  3. robbers
Noun
  • Most famously, in 1966 the trophy was found underneath a hedge by a dog called Pickles a week after thieves had taken it from Westminster Central Hall, London, following England’s victory.
    — Eduardo Tansley, New York Times, 19 July 2026
  • Attractive young thieves on the run from both the FBI and dangerous criminals.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of thieves
Noun
  • The burglars removed property, but did succeed in trying to take the ATM, police said.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • The body lay unsecured for more than 10 hours while burglars twice picked through the dead man’s room.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Definition of burglars
Noun
  • The robbers then fled the scene in a black sport-utility vehicle, police said.
    — Jacob Sarracino, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Aguilar drew his gun and fatally shot one of the robbers before he was killed.
    — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Definition of robbers
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