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Recent Examples of mugger
The mugger grabbed the knife and slashed his victim in the face, causing a deep gash.
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Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
An architect sees his wife killed and his daughter raped by muggers and responds by embarking on a vigilante shooting spree.
—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 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
Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
An architect sees his wife killed and his daughter raped by muggers and responds by embarking on a vigilante shooting spree.
—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 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
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The show is inspired by the true story of the man who became known as ‘Ireland’s most polite bank robber,’ and The Irish Independent podcast of the same name.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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An alleged bank robber was taken into custody in Allegheny County thanks to a third grader's homework assignment, authorities said.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Borderlands 4 is an amusing looter-shooter that supports solo play or up to four-player co-op.—
Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
23 May 2026
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As this list reveals, English has been a welcoming recipient—though at times also a looter—of many words, commodities, and ideas from India that have transformed daily lives and speech in the Anglophone world.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
31 Mar. 2026
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While Lala and Gibbs are enjoying their cute moment, and the team is celebrating its rebranding to NCIS, their colleague Randy (Caleb Foote) is kidnapped by unknown assailants.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
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Many assumed that the assailant was after money, given Savannah’s notoriety.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
28 May 2026
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Former police officer Charles Brewer, a frequent YouTube commentator on Nancy Guthrie’s case, recently posted a new video suggesting that Nancy may have known her alleged kidnapper.—
Allison DeGrushe,
StyleCaster,
28 May 2026
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Hours after she was reported missing, John and a friend were asked by authorities to check the basement, despite it being dismissed as a possible exit for a kidnapper.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
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Betty Ellerbe was waiting for an Uber on Sunday when her attacker rounded the the corner of her Brownsville apartment building located near Glenmore and Christopher Aves.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
2 June 2026
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Other attackers Arsenal admire include Champions League final opponent Bradley Barcola and Ajax winger Mika Godts.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Elizabeth Diane Downs shot all three of her kids and then claimed a carjacker was responsible for the brutal act.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The second carjacker, Kenneth Merritt, 29, also pleaded guilty and will be sentenced on June 9.—
Jeramie Bizzle,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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But while our bodies can develop immunity to viruses, even the savviest of travelers can fall victim to pickpockets on their travels.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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Police asked anyone with information about the pickpocket thefts to call 415-575-4444 or send a text to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Hip abductor strength is important for balance and mobility, regardless of yourage.—
Mallory Creveling,
Health,
15 May 2026
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An autopsy suggested she had been held for days before being murdered, raising early fears that her abductor was calculating and methodical.—
Virginia Chamlee,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Mugger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mugger. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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