prowler
Example Sentences
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A grand jury exonerated her of murder, accepting her explanation that she’d mistaken Billy for a prowler who had been frequenting the area, sometimes raiding homeowners’ fridges.
From New York Times
Zeke, a white and gray short-haired cat with a penchant for taking down rats, is known in his Boston neighborhood as a fearless prowler.
From New York Times
The prowler was dressed in sneakers, pants, a jacket and a baseball cap turned backward.
From Washington Post
A neighbor called police to report a possible vehicle prowler.
From Seattle Times
She fields calls from neighbors concerned about nighttime prowlers.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
