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verb

Definition of stick upnext
as in to rob

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noun

as in holdup

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Recent Examples of stick up
Verb
When Jane reemerges the next morning, her hair is completely out of whack with a tuft sticking up and the whole mane completely bedraggled. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 5 June 2026 One can stick up for female athletes and defend female sports without singling out and effectively mass cyberbullying a high school athlete. — Sal Rodriguez, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
Noun
Man gets 5 years in Cedar Lake robbery A Gary man got 5 years in a plea deal earlier this month for a Cedar Lake stickup. — Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025 The stickup comes amid a nearly 23% drop in robberies in the Bronx’s 44th Precinct, which saw 135 robberies as of April 27 compared to 175 in the same time period last year, according to NYPD statistics. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 4 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for stick up
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stick up
  1. rob
  2. holdup
  3. rip off
  4. burglary
  5. hold up
  6. mugging
  7. plunder
  8. break-in
Verb
  • Alleging that the killing occurred as Royal robbed Watkins, the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office successfully sought from a grand jury an indictment charging Royal with capital murder.
    — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026
  • The sudden death of Lindsey Graham last weekend robbed foreign aid advocates of one of their most effective GOP champions in Washington, according to lawmakers and advocates who worked with the South Carolina Republican.
    — Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of rob
Noun
  • Police are investigating an armed holdup that occurred at a west Fort Worth title loan business Wednesday morning.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
  • And, as with most engines, a timely tuneup helps ensure smooth and predictable functioning, avoiding hiccups or holdups.
    — The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 15 July 2026
Definition of holdup
Verb
  • Boise finally put a second ball in the back of the net in the opening minutes of stoppage time, sparking wild joy as goalscorer Amang ripped off his shirt and celebrated with nearby fans.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 18 July 2026
  • Last year, the club ripped off 10 straight games entering the break and enjoyed notable surges the prior seasons as well.
    — Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 July 2026
Definition of rip off
Noun
  • Aaron Child, a 19-year-old from Boise, was arrested on suspicion of felony burglary and also two probation violations.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
  • The intruder, later identified as Andrew Truelove, was charged with hate crime - burglary, hate crime - menacing, hate crime - criminal trespass, and harassment by the NYPD.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 17 July 2026
Definition of burglary
Verb
  • The material doesn’t pill and has held up after countless washes.
    — Rylee Johnston, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
  • All traffic in Washington was held up to allow their buses to proceed to each destination without delay.
    — Tom Strong, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Definition of hold up
Noun
  • Is a 1-game suspension enough for the mugging?
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026
  • While investigating this incident, CPD also learned that a shot was fired during a mugging, also in the Lincoln Park neighborhood.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 7 June 2026
Definition of mugging
Verb
  • Meanwhile, Lohar’s surviving mercenaries are plundering villages.
    — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 6 July 2026
  • Or was the hole man-made with a malevolent intent, perhaps plundering a grave for artifacts?
    — Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2026
Definition of plunder
Noun
  • No break-in period required, the exceptionally cushy Clarks Arla Gilson Flip-flops are ready-to-wear straight out of your suitcase.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
  • Quince’s buttery-soft, 100 percent Italian leather flats have the same effect, adding a little color and a glove-like fit that shoppers say requires zero break-in time.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Definition of break-in

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