housebreaker

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for housebreaker
Noun
  • Even with this new information, the investigator's theory remained that Sherri's killer or killers were burglars.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Police received a 911 call at 11 p.m. on Sept. 10 from a business owner who reported seeing via surveillance footage an armed burglar trying to break into their nail salon, police have said.
    Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 25 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • Though Charles moves into Pacific View to smoke out the thief, Schur presents an ecosystem of distinct characters who have made fulfilling lives for themselves in this building.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The series follows a team of thieves for hire who find themselves in a world of trouble after completing their latest job.
    Sara Merican, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • In classic heist-thriller fashion, each recruit fulfills a very cool and specific role — the driver, the safecracker, the chemist, etc.
    Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Jan. 2023
  • All that’s missing is a safecracker spinning dials and listening for a telltale click.
    Morgan Krakow, Anchorage Daily News, 14 Feb. 2022
Noun
  • This American heiress summering in Cannes has just met Grant’s former cat burglar.
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2024
  • In theaters May 24 08 of 31 The Garfield Movie Just call him a cat burglar.
    Eric Andersson, Peoplemag, 4 May 2024
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“Housebreaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/housebreaker. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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