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looter

noun

Definition of looter

as in robber

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Recent Examples of looter The idea was that in the wake of the death of my main series for 12 years, Destiny, this Splatoon looter shooter could make that sting a bit less. — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 If the idea of a Splatoon looter-shooter appeals to you, then Splatoon Raiders should be on your radar. — Jordan Minor, PC Magazine, 30 June 2026 The looter’s story only came to light thanks to Bradley Gordon, an American lawyer based in Cambodia who has spent much of the last 14 years investigating the plunder of Khmer cultural heritage. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 17 June 2026 Borderlands 4 is an amusing looter-shooter that supports solo play or up to four-player co-op. — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 23 May 2026 As this list reveals, English has been a welcoming recipient—though at times also a looter—of many words, commodities, and ideas from India that have transformed daily lives and speech in the Anglophone world. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026 In some cases, the linear sections are convincing enough, but for the most part, Black Ops 7 feels like a mediocre looter shooter in structure and moment-to-moment gameplay. — Fran J. Ruiz, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025 Looking for another 'looter shooter' but don't want to deal with pesky MMO elements? — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 6 Oct. 2025

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Noun

The robber has been described as standing between 5 feet, 5 inches and 5 feet, 6 inches tall.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 27 Aug. 2026
Four were carjackers and one was an armed robber who stole from a 72-year-old man.

— Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of robber

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The preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons is days away, roster cuts are next Sunday, and the season opener at the Las Vegas raiders is three weeks away.

— Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
Though the tomb raiders have been arrested, the total number of robberies is still unclear.

— Rylan DiGiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of raider

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