burglar

noun

bur·glar ˈbər-glər

also -gə-lər

Synonyms of burglar next

: one who commits burglary

Examples of burglar in a Sentence

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In recent months, burglars have hit the homes of football stars Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Joe Burrow and basketball standouts Bobby Portis and Luka Dončić. —

David K. Li, NBC News, 15 Jan. 2025 Los Angeles authorities say burglary suspect disguised as firefighter, 29 arrested so far The Los Angeles sheriff and police chief warned that looters, burglars and other scammers looking to profit off wildfire victims will be subject to arrest and prosecution. —

Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025 Initial investigation found that the victim might have confronted a car burglar in the parking lot and was shot during an altercation, police said. —

Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Jan. 2025 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 See all Example Sentences for burglar