as in burglarizing
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
in jail for robbing a bank
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Recent Examples of robbing
The film is only interested in portraying Goodman as an unambiguous hero, robbing us of the chance to explore the nuances of a complicated person who has participated in decades of history.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
In fact, to not do so would be robbing yourself of the fruits of your past labors.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Adell showed off his defensive prowess during the team’s 1-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners, robbing three home runs, including one that landed him in the stands.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
According to the court records, Rodgers is accused of robbing one of the men at gunpoint, searching his pockets and taking his wallet.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 3 Apr. 2026
The series, which stars and is executive produced by Hamm, follows his character, a divorced and jobless hedge fund manager who turns to robbing his wealthy neighbors in an affluent suburb.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
As that was happening, prosecutors say the remaining suspects drew firearms and began robbing others in the studio.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Over the years, Callery pears have invaded Indiana's fields, forests and wetlands, choking out native plant species by robbing them of essential nutrients.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
More recently, Lilly introduced a drug called Kisunla for the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease with another trial on the horizon to see if the treatment can prevent the memory-robbing disease.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2026
In fact, to not do so would be robbing yourself of the fruits of your past labors.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Adell showed off his defensive prowess during the team’s 1-0 victory over the Seattle Mariners, robbing three home runs, including one that landed him in the stands.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
According to the court records, Rodgers is accused of robbing one of the men at gunpoint, searching his pockets and taking his wallet.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 3 Apr. 2026
The series, which stars and is executive produced by Hamm, follows his character, a divorced and jobless hedge fund manager who turns to robbing his wealthy neighbors in an affluent suburb.
—Deirdre Durkan, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026
As that was happening, prosecutors say the remaining suspects drew firearms and began robbing others in the studio.
—Sergio Candido, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Over the years, Callery pears have invaded Indiana's fields, forests and wetlands, choking out native plant species by robbing them of essential nutrients.
—John Tufts, IndyStar, 1 Apr. 2026
More recently, Lilly introduced a drug called Kisunla for the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease with another trial on the horizon to see if the treatment can prevent the memory-robbing disease.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robbing
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In an image from a video provided by the San Francisco Police Department, a person is seen burglarizing a vehicle as a white SUV getaway vehicle awaits in the parking lot of the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, April 1, 2026.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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After being blackballed from the finance sector, Coop resorts to burglarizing the homes of those in his social circle and pawning the items to stay afloat.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
1 Apr. 2026
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In the Midway, the United Village campus around Allianz Field is in the process of adding its first commercial buildings, six years after riots and looting shuttered the last remaining stores in the former Midway Shopping Center and seven years after the soccer stadium held its first match.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
5 Apr. 2026
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His case grew out of a broader Miami indictment filed in 2018 that charged eight associates with looting PDVSA, including senior executives and lawyers.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the sea lies in a region of the Golden State where there are already numerous environmental concerns, and some residents worry that plundering for lithium could exacerbate the problem.—
Justin Klawans,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
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So, the Board of Supervisors, through the County Executive Officer, has pirated the Treasurer’s office and is now plundering it.—
John Moorlach,
Oc Register,
2 Mar. 2026
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The confrontation went viral in December 2024, as cameras captured Gastineau confronting Favre in 2023 over Michael Strahan sacking the Green Bay Packers legend to break Gastineau's single-season sack record.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
17 Mar. 2026
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So Green can go back to sad-sacking and triple-singling starting Saturday against the Thunder, and certainly Monday against the Jazz.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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By 18, Cipriani was stripping on ladies’ nights at a local bar.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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McKinney says the move would give users more power to opt out and delete their data while stripping platforms of a key incentive to scoop up personal preferences in the first place.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
1 Apr. 2026
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Somewhere along the way, these schemes stopped rewarding loyalty and started exploiting it.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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This heinous incident appears to be a deliberate act intended to punish the victim by exploiting her love for her pet.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Most people would agree that cheating and planning a school shooting are hardly equal offenses, and Borgli doesn't totally stick the landing by sweeping Emma's past impulses under the rug.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2026
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In the past, Bravo has resumed filming when controversies including its shows have arisen, most notably with the Vanderpump Rules season 10 cheating scandal called Scandoval.—
McKinley Franklin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Robbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robbing. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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