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(Entry 1 of 2)

as in hold up, rob

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stickup

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Synonyms of stickup (Entry 2 of 2)

as in burglary, holdup

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The first known use of stick up was in the 15th century

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“Stick up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stick%20up. Accessed 14 Aug. 2022.

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