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
Noun
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Brewer said the thieves also stole the radar sensor from her husband's Honda.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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As previously reported by PEOPLE, thieves entered Sanders' residence through an unlocked door and allegedly stole $200,000 in items in 12 minutes’ time, according to Medina County Sheriff’s Office deputies.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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After several 7-Eleven stores were targeted by robbers overnight in Los Angeles and Orange counties, authorities are working to investigate if the incidents are connected.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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At one of the locations, the robbers shattered the counter, Anderson said.—
Andrea Klick,
Oc Register,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Pinchers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinchers. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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