Synonyms of burglaries

burglaries

noun

plural of burglary

as in robberies

the act of illegally entering a building in order to steal things

There have been a number of burglaries in the neighborhood in recent months.

Related Words

• robberies
• thefts
• kidnappings
• larcenies
• grafts
• embezzlements
• housebreakings
• abductions
• peculations
• thieveries
• carjackings
• hijackings
• misappropriations
• misapplications
• piracies
• petty larcenies
• pilferages
• petit larcenies
• spoliations
• rapines
• pillages
• despoliations
• banditries
• black marketeerings
• despoilments

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of burglaries

Police continue to investigate both burglaries, police said Wednesday. — Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

Deontae Britton, also known as Deaundre Blount, 33, was one of three men charged in connection with the pharmacy burglaries, including break-ins at pharmacies in Baltimore and Howard counties. — Cbs Baltimore, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

These tools enable our officers to identify crime vehicles with precision, and ALPR is assisting in reducing crimes that were previously very challenging to solve, like auto burglaries. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026

Licensed firearms dealers in Maryland must notify state officials of crimes that occurred at their business, including thefts and burglaries, within 24 hours or face potential fines. — Liam Bowman, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026

Thanks to their magical abilities, potions, and supernatural powers, these girls solve crime, disappearances, burglaries and much more. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026

Police announced on Friday that officers arrested a suspect linked to some of several burglaries committed at businesses in a 24-hour span earlier this week in midtown and downtown Sacramento. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026