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larcenists

noun

plural of larcenist
as in thieves
one who steals when the serial larcenist Willie Sutton was asked why he continued to rob banks, he supposedly replied, "because that's where the money is"

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  1. thieves
  2. robbers
Noun
  • The value of the metal also provides an incentive for thieves.
    — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Paul Melanson, a POST member and chief of police in Farmington, said an epidemic years ago of thieves stealing cars and catalytic converters from suburban driveways fueled demands that police quickly embrace surveillance technology.
    — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of thieves
Noun
  • But in the meantime, on their nut-selling quest, Zuriko and Gela are unfortunately — though perhaps inevitably, given that in these parts Murphy’s law is the only one strictly observed — waylaid by highway robbers.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The film, notable for seeing the robbers escape in Mini Coopers before the inevitable double-crossing took place between the co-conspirators, did well at the box office, grossing $176 million worldwide.
    — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of robbers
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“Larcenists.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/larcenists. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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