Synonyms of robberies

robberies

noun

plural of robbery

as in thefts

the unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner

the first sign that there had been a robbery was the broken door lock

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thefts
• larcenies
• kidnappings
• burglaries
• thieveries
• grafts
• piracies
• embezzlements
• carjackings
• peculations
• abductions
• hijackings
• misappropriations
• housebreakings
• misapplications
• spoliations
• pillages
• petty larcenies
• pilferages
• petit larcenies
• rapines
• despoliations
• banditries
• black marketeerings
• despoilments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of robberies

Victims of gun violence, police violence, robberies, and addictions walk the streets outside, repeating their last movements, behaviors, and desires. — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026

And underneath the family tensions, robberies and shifting allegiances, Gurrea kept returning to one idea. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Additional evidence was seized, further linking Hailey to the robberies. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026

In recent years, several high-profile athletes across multiple sports have reported home break-ins and robberies. — Alicia Victoria Lozano, NBC news, 22 Sep. 2026

Jason Saul says the two robberies that happened in the middle of the day mean that nothing and nowhere is off limits. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 21 Sep. 2026

Meanwhile, robberies are down 25% citywide, with 184 incidents in 2026 as opposed to 244 last year. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026

Prosecutors said investigators searched the father and son’s home and found two firearms that were used in the robberies. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026

Police found two guns used in the robberies in Chapman-Joseph and Joseph’s home. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026