as in to steal
to steal money that you have been trusted with
He was caught embezzling money from his clients.
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Recent Examples of embezzle
Between 2020 and 2024, Buchanan abused her position to embezzle over $840,000 in campaign funds, according to the DOJ.
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Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 24 June 2025
The Case Of Aaron Zahn Aaron Zahn, former CEO of the Jacksonville Electric Authority, was convicted in March 2024 of conspiracy to embezzle federal property and wire fraud for allegedly orchestrating a $40 million payout linked to JEA’s privatization.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
The former co-chair of the Richmond LAND board has been accused of embezzling up to $205,000 from the organization, according to the nonprofit’s executive director.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Smerling was previously indicted in January on charges of embezzling from a business partner.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 20 May 2025
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Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 24 June 2025
The Case Of Aaron Zahn Aaron Zahn, former CEO of the Jacksonville Electric Authority, was convicted in March 2024 of conspiracy to embezzle federal property and wire fraud for allegedly orchestrating a $40 million payout linked to JEA’s privatization.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
The former co-chair of the Richmond LAND board has been accused of embezzling up to $205,000 from the organization, according to the nonprofit’s executive director.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Smerling was previously indicted in January on charges of embezzling from a business partner.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embezzle
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How can someone steal from you and simply get away with it?—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Two innings later, Martin singled, stole second base and eventually scored the winning run in a ninth-inning comeback victory.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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The news comes as the Cybertruck was recently usurped from its position as America's best-selling electric pickup truck in the first quarter of 2025.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
14 Sep. 2025
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Some of those who attempt to seize or usurp power unconstitutionally are killed during their takeover bid, particularly when security forces loyal to the incumbent leader foil the attack.—
Joe Wright,
The Conversation,
12 Sep. 2025
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In corroborating much of the testimony Pentagon intelligence official David Grusch offered in July 2023, Elizondo also accused the Department of Defense of hiding its UFO programs from Congress while misappropriating funds to operate them.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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In early August, for example, NABU and SAPO exposed a criminal group of political, military, and business figures that had misappropriated funds allocated by local authorities for the purchase of drones and electronic warfare systems.—
DARIA KALENIUK,
Foreign Affairs,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Embezzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embezzle. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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