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Recent Examples of shoplifting
Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 30 Mar. 2026
Crimes against property, such as shoplifting, arson, embezzlement and identity theft, are overall down 6%, though shoplifting and embezzlement increased.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Following an arrest for shoplifting in Chicago, Medina was released on June 19, 2023, DHS said.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Though political rhetoric focused on sanctuary laws, Medina’s past contact with local law enforcement appears to be limited to a shoplifting arrest in 2023.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
He was released again on June 19, 2023, following a shoplifting arrest in Chicago, federal officials said.
—Ava Kelley, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
This is a shoplifting comedy without any pros at the helm.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
The law requires that any undocumented immigrant who is charged with or admits having committed burglary, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer or any serious felonies be detained.
—Anna Heqimi, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
For a certain subset of the city’s wealthy-ish, a little shoplifting on your grocery run has become about as mundane as jaywalking.
—Nora Deligter, Curbed, 6 Mar. 2026
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Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman is facing a misdemeanor shoplifting charge after allegedly trying to steal shorts from a Memphis shopping mall, police documents show.
—Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 30 Mar. 2026
Crimes against property, such as shoplifting, arson, embezzlement and identity theft, are overall down 6%, though shoplifting and embezzlement increased.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Following an arrest for shoplifting in Chicago, Medina was released on June 19, 2023, DHS said.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Though political rhetoric focused on sanctuary laws, Medina’s past contact with local law enforcement appears to be limited to a shoplifting arrest in 2023.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
He was released again on June 19, 2023, following a shoplifting arrest in Chicago, federal officials said.
—Ava Kelley, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
This is a shoplifting comedy without any pros at the helm.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
The law requires that any undocumented immigrant who is charged with or admits having committed burglary, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer or any serious felonies be detained.
—Anna Heqimi, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
For a certain subset of the city’s wealthy-ish, a little shoplifting on your grocery run has become about as mundane as jaywalking.
—Nora Deligter, Curbed, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoplifting
Verb
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Justin realizes that poaching artichokes in wine is delicious; Laurence perfects crispy rice; Sieger figures out how to get Tom to eat okra.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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Approximately $150 million is at stake in the poaching penalty and exit fee lawsuits — the former filed by the Pac-12 against the Mountain West, the latter by Utah State, Boise State and Colorado State against the Mountain West.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Some even resorted to body snatching in the name of education.—
Tara Ramanathan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
25 Mar. 2026
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Switching between modes is as easy as pressing a button, but testers say MC Mode is the real standout for its jaw-snatching results.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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In the most recent kidnapping, officers described the suspect as a 40-year-old man.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Reports indicate that the possibility of an internet outage the night of the kidnapping was also looked into.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The ebb and flow sounds like rustling leaves or trickling water, somehow both earthly and hyperreal.—
Aimee Cliff,
Pitchfork,
3 Apr. 2026
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Those few included Sacajawea, the Indian guide for Lewis and Clark, and Ella Watson, hanged for cattle rustling.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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Rappa has been charged with two counts of embezzlement or misapplication by a fiduciary, two counts of larceny over $1,200, and the unauthorized practice of law.—
Riley Rourke,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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He and his business partner had been locked in a blistering dispute about embezzlement.—
Kate Crane,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Kyla Oldacre led Texas with 11 points off the bench while grabbing seven rebounds.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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The victim listed in the police records later told police about two incidents of physical assault, including grabbing, scratching, shoving and striking, according to the documents.—
Meriam Bouarrouj,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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If residents have any evidence or information relating to the March 31 burglaries, contact the Skokie Police Department at 847-982-5900.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Last year, there were 117 auto burglaries.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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So is picking our favorite food, movies, sports and almost anything else where our individual preferences don’t always align with that of others.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Rather than picking a fight with the White House, Blanco said, the judges are letting the top prosecutor fall on his face.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Shoplifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoplifting. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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