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Recent Examples of mugger
An architect sees his wife killed and his daughter raped by muggers and responds by embarking on a vigilante shooting spree.
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Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
The Promethean is a triumphant calling, not a mugger in an underpass.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
The heartless subway mugger who slashed and badly wounded a woman on an empty Manhattan train car will stay locked up following his arrest late last week.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
The story documented the stabbing death of a 24-year-old father of two who was attacked by an armed mugger outside a casino in the city’s upscale Knightsbridge neighborhood.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
Will Death Wish inspire an actual vigilante to murder muggers?
—Andrew Tobias, Vulture, 7 July 2025
But even when not directly tied to a mob, Tucci played tough guys and enforcers on both sides of the law, from muggers and thieves (Beethoven, Undercover Blues), to cops and district attorneys (The Feud, Kiss of Death) to straight-up killers (The Pelican Brief, Jury Duty).
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
The Promethean is a triumphant calling, not a mugger in an underpass.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 22 Oct. 2025
The heartless subway mugger who slashed and badly wounded a woman on an empty Manhattan train car will stay locked up following his arrest late last week.
—Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
The story documented the stabbing death of a 24-year-old father of two who was attacked by an armed mugger outside a casino in the city’s upscale Knightsbridge neighborhood.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2025
Will Death Wish inspire an actual vigilante to murder muggers?
—Andrew Tobias, Vulture, 7 July 2025
But even when not directly tied to a mob, Tucci played tough guys and enforcers on both sides of the law, from muggers and thieves (Beethoven, Undercover Blues), to cops and district attorneys (The Feud, Kiss of Death) to straight-up killers (The Pelican Brief, Jury Duty).
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 19 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mugger
Noun
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How did robbers break into the Louvre?—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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The man Cherry robbed went home and called police, providing a description of his robber that included the outfit, prosecutors.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In some cases, the linear sections are convincing enough, but for the most part, Black Ops 7 feels like a mediocre looter shooter in structure and moment-to-moment gameplay.—
Fran J. Ruiz,
Rolling Stone,
18 Nov. 2025
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Looking for another 'looter shooter' but don't want to deal with pesky MMO elements?—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Notably, one Coco robot ended up sleeping with the fishes last summer after it was apparently abducted by unknown assailants and dumped in a canal, according to a company report to the city.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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As casualties mount among Mexican media personnel — and their assailants go free — many in Mexico view the case as a litmus test.—
Foreign Correspondent,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Savannah Guthrie and her siblings appeared together for the first time in a video that appeared to address a possible kidnapper.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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Smart’s kidnapper was Brian David Mitchell, a street preacher her family met downtown and hired for odd jobs around the home.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The group is known for phishing and vishing attacks, where attackers impersonate IT or support staff to trick employees into handing over access.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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The attacker sped away in a red Nissan Altima, but that was the only clue investigators had for several years.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Hollister police said the carjacker left the area following the shooting and was found by San Benito County deputies near Line Street, where another shooting happened.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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That premonition rings true when his parents (Tara Buckman, Geoff Hansen) are slaughtered by a carjacker dressed as Old Saint Nick himself (Charles Dierkop) just hours later, condemning the toddler into further moral compass trauma at an orphanage run by a domineering Mother Superior nun from Hell.—
Huntley Woods,
Entertainment Weekly,
19 Dec. 2025
Noun
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There’s also the Travelon Anti-theft Classic Mini Shoulder Bag designed to outsmart pickpockets, plus the Taygeer Travel Backpack that can easily replace your carry-on.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Jan. 2026
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Keep a closer eye on your keys and wallet—a one-strap bag is a pickpocket’s dream.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
19 Jan. 2026
Noun
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One note e-mailed Monday to the KOLD-TV newsroom in Tucson included information that only the abductor would know, anchor Mary Coleman told CNN.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Savannah Guthrie, joined by her siblings, Annie and Cameron, delivered an emotional video plea directly addressing her mother’s potential abductor, begging for her safe return.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mugger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mugger. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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