muggings

Definition of muggingsnext
plural of mugging

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for muggings
Noun
  • At least 20 other burglaries involving airbags have been reported since December on the North, Northwest, and West sides.
    Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The motor vehicle burglaries remain under investigation, police said.
    Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • In her opinion, the holdups, delays and claim denials point to the city of Fort Worth trying to save money on treatment costs.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Jan. 2026
  • The rollout of these drone delivery programs has been infrequent due to regulatory holdups regarding the safety of the technology, and the ability for drones to operate in poor weather conditions.
    Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Muggings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muggings. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.

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