as in loots
to remove valuables from (a place) unlawfully
in jail for robbing a bank
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Recent Examples of robs
These are meant to build apprehension, but choppy editing robs the sequence of momentum.
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Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
For Christians, the Bible is the word of God, and turning that word into short-form viral content robs it of its power.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Based on a stranger-than-fiction story, the drama stars Channing Tatum as a former Army Ranger who robs McDonald's eateries by entering through their roofs.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Though well-meaning, this habit robs teams of ownership and creativity.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
What kind of party would bring a bill to the House floor that literally robs food from the mouths of children, veterans and seniors?
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 2 July 2025
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2025
For Christians, the Bible is the word of God, and turning that word into short-form viral content robs it of its power.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
Based on a stranger-than-fiction story, the drama stars Channing Tatum as a former Army Ranger who robs McDonald's eateries by entering through their roofs.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Though well-meaning, this habit robs teams of ownership and creativity.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
What kind of party would bring a bill to the House floor that literally robs food from the mouths of children, veterans and seniors?
—Mike Lillis, The Hill, 2 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for robs
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Felix Anudike-Uzomah #97 of the Kansas City Chiefs sacks Bo Nix #10 of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on November 10, 2024 in Kansas City, Missouri.—
Michael Gallagher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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The Oviedo defense sacks Noah Grubbs on back to back plays to end the first half.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 Aug. 2025
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To survive a ruthless winnowing—to go from one of about 16,000 high-school quarterbacks each year to one of the 10 good ones in the NFL to one of the three or so each generation who earn the Hall of Fame’s gold jacket—hones certain traits within them and strips others away.—
Seth Wickersham,
The Atlantic,
8 Sep. 2025
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The Kremlin claims these soldiers are mercenaries — a label that immediately strips them of their combatant rights, protection under international humanitarian law and prisoner-of-war status.—
Rebecca Johns,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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My Pafology, later retitled Fuck, a book that exploits nearly every Black stereotype.—
Lauren Morrow
September 9,
Literary Hub,
9 Sep. 2025
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Whether through cyber operations, intellectual property theft, or now these scam centers, China exploits grey zones that provide strategic advantage while maintaining deniability.—
Mike Kuiken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
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Keeping tires properly inflated not only extends their life but also squeezes more miles out of every charge—a win for the wallet and the planet.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The motion from this system dynamically stretches and squeezes the space around these objects, sending gravitational waves across the universe.—
Chad Hanna,
The Conversation,
10 Sep. 2025
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There may be even greater reasons to put an ad that plucks the heartstrings in front of a broader crowd.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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But as much as the ratings monopoly has taken its share of knocks over the decades, it has never been supplanted as the anchor of the $70 billion-plus TV ad business.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Robs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/robs. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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