as in loots
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
in jail for robbing a bank
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Recent Examples of robs
Advertisement Displacement robs people of agency.
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Cas Holman, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Directed by Sara Talab, this evocative period drama unfolds in 1960s Jeddah, where a young musician’s life is upended when illness robs him of his hearing.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
The Circle was the first in a trio of critical-of-the-Establishment films that also includes 2003’s Crimson Gold (about a mentally ill veteran who robs a jewelry store) and 2006’s Offside (in which a group of young women try to sneak into a soccer match).
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
Diabetic eye disease robs sight from millions.
—Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
The erasure of this experience robs us all, and especially future generations who will never see a night like this.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Sep. 2025
An insecure performer robs an audience of its belief in both the character and the entire enterprise.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2025
Avoiding personal disclosure, especially during difficult times, robs the relationship of opportunities for closeness and understanding.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
For Christians, the Bible is the word of God, and turning that word into short-form viral content robs it of its power.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Cas Holman, Time, 21 Oct. 2025
Directed by Sara Talab, this evocative period drama unfolds in 1960s Jeddah, where a young musician’s life is upended when illness robs him of his hearing.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
The Circle was the first in a trio of critical-of-the-Establishment films that also includes 2003’s Crimson Gold (about a mentally ill veteran who robs a jewelry store) and 2006’s Offside (in which a group of young women try to sneak into a soccer match).
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025
Diabetic eye disease robs sight from millions.
—Liz Szabo, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
The erasure of this experience robs us all, and especially future generations who will never see a night like this.
—IEEE Spectrum, 16 Sep. 2025
An insecure performer robs an audience of its belief in both the character and the entire enterprise.
—Vinson Cunningham, New Yorker, 13 Sep. 2025
Avoiding personal disclosure, especially during difficult times, robs the relationship of opportunities for closeness and understanding.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
For Christians, the Bible is the word of God, and turning that word into short-form viral content robs it of its power.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robs
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Israel blames Hamas for the scale of the destruction in Gaza, saying the group hides behind civilians, uses civil infrastructure for military purposes, and loots humanitarian aid intended for ordinary Gazans.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Ohio State sacks Altmyer five times, wins its 10th straight in the series and covers the spread.—
Manny Navarro,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Felix Anudike-Uzomah #97 of the Kansas City Chiefs sacks Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Coke’s organic revenue, which strips out acquisitions, divestitures and foreign currency, increased 6%.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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The suit argues firing workers during the shutdown is an abuse of power that strips federal employees of back-pay rights and violates agencies’ statutory duties.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
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The film follows Caiden (Smith), a hapless fitness enthusiast who moves to Los Angeles dreaming of becoming a trainer, only to be diverted by Randy (Krumholtz), an opportunistic Hollywood Boulevard grifter who exploits his likeness to the world’s most famous superhero.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Malware often exploits vulnerabilities in outdated systems, so regularly updating your operating system, antivirus and productivity tools adds another layer of protection against future attacks.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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And now, one such creation slithers, squeezes, and twists through the narrowest corners.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Oct. 2025
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The surgeon withdraws the balloon and then squeezes the implant in through a sterile funnel before closing the incision.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
15 Oct. 2025
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The dog jumps up and plucks the burger from her—a move that left viewers stunned and amused by the canine's flawless execution.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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There may be even greater reasons to put an ad that plucks the heartstrings in front of a broader crowd.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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But as much as the ratings monopoly has taken its share of knocks over the decades, it has never been supplanted as the anchor of the $70 billion-plus TV ad business.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Robs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robs. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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