as in thieves
one who steals
the robber wore a ski mask while holding up the bank
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of robbers
The Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that the triple shooting would not result in homicide charges for an 18-year-old occupant of the apartment who fired back at two robbers, killing them, after another resident inside the home was gunned down.
—
Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Over the next 10 days, police would track the robbers’ movements throughout the Bay Area, linking them not only to a Piedmont home burglary two days before the bombing, but to a large, sophisticated West Coast heist crew that has raked in millions.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Whereas Mare of Easttown was a whodunit, Task is more of a cops-and-robbers tale.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
The robbers fled in a black Acura that was later found abandoned.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
Investigators believe all four robbers targeted a series of homes in wealthy neighborhoods across Southern California, ABC News reported.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
Upon arriving in Uganda, the duo are immediately greeted by robbers.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2025
As their escape car was almost out of gas and one of the tires had been shot out, the robbers commandeered another car, but the driver took the keys with him.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Written and produced by John Hughes, the irreverent and indelible holiday staple follows an 8-year-old who must defend his family’s sprawling Chicago home from two dim-witted robbers after his family members accidentally abandon him while en route to their Christmas vacation in Paris.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Over the next 10 days, police would track the robbers’ movements throughout the Bay Area, linking them not only to a Piedmont home burglary two days before the bombing, but to a large, sophisticated West Coast heist crew that has raked in millions.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Whereas Mare of Easttown was a whodunit, Task is more of a cops-and-robbers tale.
—Seija Rankin, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
The robbers fled in a black Acura that was later found abandoned.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2025
Investigators believe all four robbers targeted a series of homes in wealthy neighborhoods across Southern California, ABC News reported.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2025
Upon arriving in Uganda, the duo are immediately greeted by robbers.
—Rick Mauch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Aug. 2025
As their escape car was almost out of gas and one of the tires had been shot out, the robbers commandeered another car, but the driver took the keys with him.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Dec. 2024
Written and produced by John Hughes, the irreverent and indelible holiday staple follows an 8-year-old who must defend his family’s sprawling Chicago home from two dim-witted robbers after his family members accidentally abandon him while en route to their Christmas vacation in Paris.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robbers
thieves
Noun
-
Horse thieves murdered my father before I was born.—
Robert Easton,
Outdoor Life,
3 Sep. 2025
-
Pair your new address with your date of birth (easy to find online), and thieves can open accounts in your name.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Robbers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robbers. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share