housebreakings

plural of housebreaking

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for housebreakings
Noun
  • 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
  • There have been 31 personal strong-arm robberies in 2025, versus 26 in 2024.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
  • 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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