mugger

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Recent Examples of mugger Police have arrested the brazen mugger who attacked a Hell’s Kitchen food cart vendor, knocking out several of the victim’s teeth before robbing him of thousands of dollars, police said Friday. Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2025 In an instant, United had turned defence into attack — like the meme of the old man who is bent over in apparent pain when threatened by a knife-carrying mugger. Laurie Whitwell, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025 Sri Lanka is home to two species of crocodiles, the mugger and the saltwater, and the latter is one of the largest reptile species in the world. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024 While mugger crocodiles typically inhabit freshwater habitats such as lakes and rivers, saltwater crocodiles are known for their ability to travel between freshwater and marine environments, occasionally appearing along the coast, especially near estuaries or river mouths. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024 On Friday, cops pulled over a mugger who allegedly stole a bag from a man at Baychester and Bartow Aves. Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 30 Nov. 2024 Rouse, who was attacked by a mugger in a Sacramento parking lot, still deals with mental health symptoms from the trauma. Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024 After Mineo was stabbed by a mugger outside of his West Hollywood apartment on Feb. 12, 1976, Mintz accompanied his body on a flight to New York and attended his funeral. Liz McNeil, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024 Media reports, quoting volunteers, said at least five people were injured after being stabbed by muggers. Julhas Alam and Al Emrun Garjon, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mugger
Noun
  • Joseph said one of the officers got out and returned fire as the assailants sped away.
    Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Law enforcement officers injured by Trump supporters on Jan. 6 expressed outrage over the release of their assailants.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • But these bags, while undeniably gorgeous, are easy targets for pickpockets.
    Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Cope: How to avoid pickpockets and street scams while traveling.
    Natasha Frost, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Locking up store merchandise can deter shoplifters and paying customers alike, according to Walgreens.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 15 Jan. 2025
  • Beyond potentially distorting the city’s crime numbers, subjecting shoplifters to felony charges has life-altering consequences, according to longtime defense attorney Greg Hill.
    Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • At least 49 businesses have been robbed so far in the spree, according to the United Bodegas of America (UBA) trade group, which is offering a $5,000 bounty on the bandits.
    Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Several warring factions exist within the Zone, as well as lone bandits and stalkers.
    Issy van der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024

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“Mugger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mugger. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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