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Recent Examples of mugger
The Promethean is a triumphant calling, not a mugger in an underpass.
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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
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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The pic follows a bank robber (Eastwood) and his irreverent sidekick (Bridges) who reassemble their old posse for a daring new heist.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
7 Nov. 2025
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The donut shop robber (now known to be villain Lightningstruck) is on the prowl again.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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The assailant, later told authorities the attack was intended for Nancy Pelosi, according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court.—
Lauren Peller,
ABC News,
6 Nov. 2025
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According to court documents, the assailant who attacked him was searching for the speaker of the House.—
CNN.com,
Mercury News,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Marissa, who doesn't want to live happily ever after with a kidnapper, liar, and murderer, sure does.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Seven years after disappearing from his California home in 1972, 14-year-old Steven Stayner escaped his kidnapper, Kenneth Parnell, and returned to his family in 1980.—
James Mercadante,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As far as researchers can tell, there were probably three attackers.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Nov. 2025
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According to the department, agents’ vehicles were boxed in, agents came under gunfire, and attackers threw bricks and paint cans at agents.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
Noun
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An unidentified off-duty police officer and two family members were carjacked, and the carjacker suspect fled in the officer's personal vehicle.—
Rich Schapiro,
NBC news,
24 Aug. 2025
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Gill was waiting to pick up his wife from work when an armed carjacker opened fire in broad daylight.—
Rachel Wolf,
FOXNews.com,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Looking less like a tourist protects you more against pickpockets than these obvious pieces.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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Fackham Hall follows pickpocket Eric Noone (Ben Radcliffe) who lands a job at English manor house Fackham Hall.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her abductor, 36-year-old Wolfgang Priklopil, had built a soundproof cellar beneath his home in Strasshof, Austria.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
19 Oct. 2025
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However, the search took a dark turn when local police got another 911 call -- from Denise herself, bravely placed using her abductor’s cell phone.—
Mason Leath,
ABC News,
10 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Mugger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mugger. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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