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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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Recent Examples of burglars
The Lucky Supermarket in Montclair was targeted twice in three days this week by pre-dawn burglars, who used a vehicle to smash through an entrance before taking merchandise in one break-in and some cash from an ATM in the other, authorities said.
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Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
Initially reveling in his newfound freedom, Kevin soon faces a pair of bumbling burglars and devises elaborate traps to protect his home.
—John Dealbreuin Wealth Of Geeks, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
Kevin must then reconcile with being left behind, while also defending his home from burglars, played by Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
What ensues is a hilarious comedy of events as the 8-year-old not only learns to take care of himself at home but sets up the most elaborate traps to keep the would-be burglars at bay.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Because this is an adult show, there are jokes about the burglars being incontinent and using walkers.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
Even worse, two burglars (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) try breaking into his house.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
The story of a young boy defending his home from burglars while his family is away has become a holiday tradition for many.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Suspects are also conducting their own surveillance, including installing cameras outside the homes of their victims, to ensure that no one is home when the burglars strike, Weekly said.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
Initially reveling in his newfound freedom, Kevin soon faces a pair of bumbling burglars and devises elaborate traps to protect his home.
—John Dealbreuin Wealth Of Geeks, Boston Herald, 26 Dec. 2024
Kevin must then reconcile with being left behind, while also defending his home from burglars, played by Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
What ensues is a hilarious comedy of events as the 8-year-old not only learns to take care of himself at home but sets up the most elaborate traps to keep the would-be burglars at bay.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Because this is an adult show, there are jokes about the burglars being incontinent and using walkers.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 17 Dec. 2024
Even worse, two burglars (Joe Pesci and Daniel Stern) try breaking into his house.
—Keith Langston, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
The story of a young boy defending his home from burglars while his family is away has become a holiday tradition for many.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Suspects are also conducting their own surveillance, including installing cameras outside the homes of their victims, to ensure that no one is home when the burglars strike, Weekly said.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Burglars.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/burglars. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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