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Recent Examples of mugger
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.
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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
Leopards are notoriously elusive, but this is the single best place to try and see one, as well as sloth bears, water buffalo, mugger crocodiles, and gray langurs.
—Niall Causer, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2024
The mugger pulls a knife out and for a brief moment, Aren recognizes that the finance bro thinks he’s being given a gift.
—Gloria Alamrew, refinery29.com, 22 Jan. 2024
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
Leopards are notoriously elusive, but this is the single best place to try and see one, as well as sloth bears, water buffalo, mugger crocodiles, and gray langurs.
—Niall Causer, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2024
The mugger pulls a knife out and for a brief moment, Aren recognizes that the finance bro thinks he’s being given a gift.
—Gloria Alamrew, refinery29.com, 22 Jan. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mugger
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The chaos began when the assailant pulled the emergency brake on an uptown No. 5 train that had just pulled into the Grand Central-42nd St. subway at about 10:05 p.m. Tuesday, MTA officials said.Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Surveillance footage from inside the subway car showed the assailant approaching the woman without saying a word and igniting the blanket she was wrapped in.Escher Walcott, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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The zippered top helps prevent pickpockets, and the back zipper pocket is a great spot for storing valuables like a wallet or phone.Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
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This Travelon anti-theft crossbody bag has a five-point security system and is made with slash-resistant materials that deter sneaky pickpockets.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
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And the risk can be real with even one shoplifter, as many retailers can attest.Evan Clark, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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When an employee told officers that there was a shoplifter on the loose, the officers — clearly already on the scene — searched through the Walmart to find him.Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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Police said the bowling bandit cut a large hole in the roof of Lanes Trains and Automobiles in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and rappelled down a rope to get inside.Bradford Betz, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Guided by Kudrow’s Penelope, the bandits embarked on epic adventures while evil forces were an obstacle.Marc Berman, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
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“Mugger.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mugger. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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