as in thieves
one who steals
the pincher of the stolen electronics was caught by the police trying to sell them
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Recent Examples of pinchers
Rottweilers, Doberman pinchers, Belgian Tervurens, and Siamese cats are most likely to get it, although any breed or mixed breed can be affected.
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Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinchers
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Police are investigating two recent home burglaries in Los Angeles in which the thieves were confronted by witnesses or scared off by home alarms.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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But among this backpack’s many interior and exterior pockets, there’s a hidden anti-theft compartment on the back to protect your valuables from thieves.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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In at least one instance, the driver was able to fight off a gunman and force the would-be robbers to abandon their plan, prosecutors said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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On his way back he was beaten by robbers.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated April 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Pinchers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinchers. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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