as in thief
one who steals
the robber wore a ski mask while holding up the bank
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Recent Examples of robber
The show is inspired by the true story of the man who became known as ‘Ireland’s most polite bank robber,’ and The Irish Independent podcast of the same name.
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Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 May 2026
An alleged bank robber was taken into custody in Allegheny County thanks to a third grader's homework assignment, authorities said.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Just as robbers who steal physical items usually want to unload them as quickly as possible, Redbord says cyberthieves know their time is limited.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The glorification of criminals who attack the rich is not new — think Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger — and experts say this is often amplified in times of income inequity and economic turmoil.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
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
On his way back he was beaten by robbers.
—Sarah Moreno
updated April 29, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The alleged robbers had entered the bank, passed the teller a note, and showed a firearm.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
At least one of the robbers entered the unit, but all fled before officers arrived, Roseville police said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 17 May 2026
An alleged bank robber was taken into custody in Allegheny County thanks to a third grader's homework assignment, authorities said.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Just as robbers who steal physical items usually want to unload them as quickly as possible, Redbord says cyberthieves know their time is limited.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
The glorification of criminals who attack the rich is not new — think Depression-era bank robber John Dillinger — and experts say this is often amplified in times of income inequity and economic turmoil.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 11 May 2026
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
On his way back he was beaten by robbers.
—Sarah Moreno
updated April 29, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
The alleged robbers had entered the bank, passed the teller a note, and showed a firearm.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
At least one of the robbers entered the unit, but all fled before officers arrived, Roseville police said.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robber
thief
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The thieves entered the store, and damaged an ATM, but did not get inside the machine or take it, police said.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Some of the victims are now being blackmailed into sharing their Apple ID credentials, which the thieves need to factory reset and resell the phones.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2026
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“Robber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robber. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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