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Recent Examples of Synonyms for housebreakings
Noun
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Three men from Colombia charged in connection with multiple burglaries in West Chester Township are part of a sixth South American burglary gang known to have targeted Cincinnati-area homes, officials told The Enquirer.—
Kevin Grasha,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Oct. 2025 -
This is the latest in a string of burglaries targeting professional athletes.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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There have been 31 personal strong-arm robberies in 2025, versus 26 in 2024.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, a Democrat, has argued that homicides, shootings, robberies and carjackings have all been declining.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Housebreakings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/housebreakings. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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