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burglary

[bur-gluh-ree] / ˈbɜr glə ri /
NOUN
stealing from residence, business
Synonyms
STRONGEST
break in crime heist larceny robbery theft
STRONG
caper housebreaking pilferage prowl sting thieving
WEAK
breaking and entering filching owl job safecracking second-story work

Example Sentences

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However, the 72-year-old was forced to take a detour after he was told about the burglary.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

"We got a big target on our back in this trading card, collectible world now," owner Duy Pham told CBS News after the burglary.

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

The elder Youssef had hoped to soon retire but put those plans on hold after the burglary.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

On Monday, officers responded to a reported burglary in the 2500 block of Pacific Avenue, according to a Long Beach Police Department news release.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Not in comparison to a fire or a burglary.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman