as in thieves
one who steals
the Internet has simply provided stealers and scammers with a new venue for their crimes
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Recent Examples of stealers
But the real scene stealers are the massive gains (60% to 70%) in graphics performance, and the huge AI performance boost.
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PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
But give people a chance to ditch these sneaky little time-stealers for a night, and most will take it.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Behind the plate, Narvaez became an offensive upgrade and has thrown out more potential base-stealers (30) than any other catcher in the sport.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
But give people a chance to ditch these sneaky little time-stealers for a night, and most will take it.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Behind the plate, Narvaez became an offensive upgrade and has thrown out more potential base-stealers (30) than any other catcher in the sport.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stealers
Noun
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That's how one homeowner said two thieves started his car on Palma Lane.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Masked thieves jumped out and used trash cans, crowbars and hammers to smash every showcase, Ramzy Tabello, the owner, told freelance news videographer OC Hawk.—
Ryanne Mena,
Oc Register,
24 Jan. 2026
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Deputies believe the vehicle and a woman who was with him were walking out after eating when they were confronted by three masked robbers.—
Richard Ramos,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Joe Pesci, who with Daniel Stern played the would-be robbers of Home Alone and Home Alone 2, also mourned O’Hara’s passing.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Stealers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stealers. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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