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
In September 2021, then-16-year-old Luchiano Lewis pleaded guilty to murder and robbery and was sentenced to nine years to life in prison.
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Corin Cesaric, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
In August 2019, Buckley and her partner, Stephen Johnson, were charged with committing robberies in Stockton, Discovery Bay, Richmond and San Pablo.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Prosecutors said Wade had prior convictions for child molestation and robbery as well as other potential aggravating factors.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 June 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, 1 June 2026
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Corin Cesaric, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
In August 2019, Buckley and her partner, Stephen Johnson, were charged with committing robberies in Stockton, Discovery Bay, Richmond and San Pablo.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
Prosecutors said Wade had prior convictions for child molestation and robbery as well as other potential aggravating factors.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 1 June 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, 1 June 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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The value of copper is increasing, leading to a rise in thefts as criminals strip it from phone poles, streetlights, and electric vehicle chargers.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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Garcia-Hernandez was arrested on charges of theft of an elder adult, obtaining money by false pretenses, and attempted grand theft, along with an out-of-county warrant.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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“Robbery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robbery. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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