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Heists

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Definition

A heist is a robbery or theft, typically involving a large amount of money or valuable items.

Synonyms & similar words

burglarise burgle heist holdup burglarize stickup ripoff armedrobbery robbery theft burglary stealing larceny plunder pilferage looting embezzlement holdup raid swindle job stick-up mugging purloining shoplifting thievery filching trespass

Example sentences

  1. The heist at the museum left everyone stunned.
  2. The criminals carefully planned the heist for months.
  3. The police are investigating the jewelry store heist.
  4. During the heist, the thieves wore masks to hide their identities.
  5. The heist was executed flawlessly, without leaving any evidence behind.

Quotes

  • “A heist is only a failure if you let it define you.” - Marcus Sakey
  • “A heist is like a chess game, only you can't see the pieces.” - Frank Oz
  • “A heist requires intelligence, precision, and audacity.” - Christopher McQuarrie

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