as in to loot
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
in jail for robbing a bank
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Recent Examples of rob
However, in 1991, Friedmann, now twenty-two, robbed a comic-book store and then tried to steal trading cards from a Kroger supermarket.
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James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Chagossian citizens of Britain are threatening their own lawsuit, arguing they are being robbed of their homeland.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2026
Kamaria Nelson, 25, was charged with pandering and robbing the girl, who police say left her group home last year in the company of another teen, two women, and an adult who allegedly coerced her into prostitution.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Investigators determined that multiple suspects tried to rob the store and one armed suspect shot the lone employee, police said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2026
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James Verini, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
Chagossian citizens of Britain are threatening their own lawsuit, arguing they are being robbed of their homeland.
—Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2026
Kamaria Nelson, 25, was charged with pandering and robbing the girl, who police say left her group home last year in the company of another teen, two women, and an adult who allegedly coerced her into prostitution.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
Investigators determined that multiple suspects tried to rob the store and one armed suspect shot the lone employee, police said.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rob
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YggTorrent has since confirmed the hacker looted sensitive data, including user passwords.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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Most family homes had been robbed and looted.—
Yousra Elbagir,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
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Smith was sacked 55 times behind a shaky offensive line and threw 17 interceptions -- both league highs last season.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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He was sacked 55 times, which tied Titans quarterback Cam Ward for the most in the league.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Anyone who believes their relatives' homes may have been burglarized is encouraged to contact their local police department or Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Joshua Gresh.—
Laura Fay,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Gales lived a five-minute walk from the Friedland home, had done odd jobs for the couple in the weeks leading up to Thomas’ death, and was burglarizing homes to steal jewelry and buy cocaine, Rudolf has said.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Feb. 2026
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Orange County also has financial plundering stories.—
John Moorlach,
Oc Register,
2 Mar. 2026
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If there really was a class of unaccountable, libertine global élites plundering the world, then wasn’t Trump obviously a member?—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2026
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Russian hackers have previously been accused of exploiting the feature through phishing messages as well.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
9 Mar. 2026
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Moore’s film shows someone who thrives with on-time throws and running his routes to get where he’s supposed to be to exploit the defense.—
Joe Buscaglia,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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But imagine a good cheeseburger, stripped down to its essential elements in raw form.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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But this same power that can cut through soap scum can also strip the finish on your hardwoods and leave them cloudy and dull.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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There is no need for Dems to cheat and deprive voters of their own choice.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Caregivers may be tempted to let kids win or even cheat to avoid meltdowns and tantrums.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
8 Mar. 2026
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Even the Hamburglar was there to help battle the British, and OK, burgle their burgers, the spoils of war.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
21 Jan. 2026
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Kenan Thompson’s titular role, a man representing himself in court after burgling multiple homes.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Rob.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rob. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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