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Recent Examples of Synonyms for muggings
Noun
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Chicago police issued a community alert Thursday about a string of smash-and-grab burglaries targeting businesses on the city's North and Northwest sides.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026 -
Investigators say the case remains active as authorities work to prevent additional burglaries in the community.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With holdups at home, investors are exploring buildouts abroad, including in the energy-rich Gulf states.—
Jared Cohen,
Time,
18 Feb. 2026
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According to McKay, five of the holdups involved a man armed with what appeared to be a firearm.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Muggings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/muggings. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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