stickups

noun

plural of stickup
as in burglaries

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  1. burglaries
  2. holdups
Noun
  • These tools enable our officers to identify crime vehicles with precision, and ALPR is assisting in reducing crimes that were previously very challenging to solve, like auto burglaries.
    — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Licensed firearms dealers in Maryland must notify state officials of crimes that occurred at their business, including thefts and burglaries, within 24 hours or face potential fines.
    — Liam Bowman, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of burglaries
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  • The threat of similar holdups for other deals could infiltrate deal discussions and shift financial terms.
    — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The El Niño butterfly effect If there are significant holdups at the canal, vessels will bring their cargo to a US West Coast port and truck it across the country, Yadav said.
    — Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of holdups
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“Stickups.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stickups. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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