as in stealing
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
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Recent Examples of robbery
The scorecards complicate the pure robbery claim, at that term is almost always used irresponsibly.
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Homicide and nonfatal shooting totals fell again in 2023, but the city was roiled by robbery and carjacking crews responsible for an overall uptick in violence.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Two of the suspects -- Ignacio Zuniga Cartes and Bastian Jimenez Freraut -- are among five people arrested in connection with a robbery at the home of Argentine tennis player Juan Martin del Potro's that occurred earlier this month in Argentina, according to Argentinian authorities.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 25 May 2026
And the follow-home robberies and street takeovers that captured the public’s attention in recent years have largely subsided.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
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Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Homicide and nonfatal shooting totals fell again in 2023, but the city was roiled by robbery and carjacking crews responsible for an overall uptick in violence.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 26 May 2026
Two of the suspects -- Ignacio Zuniga Cartes and Bastian Jimenez Freraut -- are among five people arrested in connection with a robbery at the home of Argentine tennis player Juan Martin del Potro's that occurred earlier this month in Argentina, according to Argentinian authorities.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 25 May 2026
And the follow-home robberies and street takeovers that captured the public’s attention in recent years have largely subsided.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for robbery
Noun
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That’s base stealing in the Pitch Clock Era.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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But stealing isn’t negotiation.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
Noun
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Four people have been arrested and charged in connection with a utility wire theft that caused $50,000 in damage and knocked out telecom services for 10,000 customers in Fremont, police said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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The 10 agents who operated in each simulation were all subject to the same laws, including prohibitions on theft, property destruction, and deception.—
Jake Angelo,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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“Robbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robbery. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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