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Recent Examples of Synonyms for housebreakings
Noun
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The department also saw decreases in robberies, which saw a 10% drop; burglaries, which fell 4%; and car thefts, which fell 5%.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026 -
Police said a search of the car turned up tools commonly used in vehicle burglaries and thefts.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
30 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Violent crime declines across Maryland Homicides in Maryland declined by 25%, non-fatal shootings by 28% and robberies by 25% in 2025, compared to 2024, according to the governor's office.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Authorities say one group, the Riders, has about 300 members behind bars, while others have committed shootings and robberies on the streets.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Housebreakings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/housebreakings. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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