as in thief
a person who illegally enters a building in order to steal things; a person who commits burglary
The burglar had broken into several homes in the neighborhood.
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The FBI issued an official warning about burglars targeting pro athletes' homes.
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
In recent months, burglars have hit the homes of football stars Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Joe Burrow and basketball standouts Bobby Portis and Luka Dončić.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
Los Angeles authorities say burglary suspect disguised as firefighter, 29 arrested so far
The Los Angeles sheriff and police chief warned that looters, burglars and other scammers looking to profit off wildfire victims will be subject to arrest and prosecution.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
Initial investigation found that the victim might have confronted a car burglar in the parking lot and was shot during an altercation, police said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Jan. 2025
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 31 Dec. 2024
In recent months, burglars have hit the homes of football stars Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Joe Burrow and basketball standouts Bobby Portis and Luka Dončić.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025
Los Angeles authorities say burglary suspect disguised as firefighter, 29 arrested so far
The Los Angeles sheriff and police chief warned that looters, burglars and other scammers looking to profit off wildfire victims will be subject to arrest and prosecution.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
Initial investigation found that the victim might have confronted a car burglar in the parking lot and was shot during an altercation, police said.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Burglar.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burglar. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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