as in thieves
one who steals
the robber wore a ski mask while holding up the bank
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Recent Examples of robbers
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.
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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
But Deputy Solicitor General Eric Feigin said blocking such searches would handicap police searching for murderers, kidnappers and robbers.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Surveillance image of two armed robbers at a Ortega's Market in Santa Rosa on April 26, 2026.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The full extent of the crime remains unclear, but police said the robbers stole cash and jewelry from the home.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
The four-part series will follow the story of how robbers found their way into Kardashian’s private residence and pulled off a multimillion dollar heist.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
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
But Deputy Solicitor General Eric Feigin said blocking such searches would handicap police searching for murderers, kidnappers and robbers.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 27 Apr. 2026
Surveillance image of two armed robbers at a Ortega's Market in Santa Rosa on April 26, 2026.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The full extent of the crime remains unclear, but police said the robbers stole cash and jewelry from the home.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
The four-part series will follow the story of how robbers found their way into Kardashian’s private residence and pulled off a multimillion dollar heist.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robbers
thieves
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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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“Robbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robbers. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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