as in robbery
the unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner
in those days the stealing of a horse was a very serious crime
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as in swiping
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
the guy who tried to steal my car was sentenced to a year in jail
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as in sneaking
to move about in a sly or secret manner
the teenagers were able to steal past a security guard and enter the fairgrounds without paying admission
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Recent Examples of stealing
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Between November 2023 and January 2024, Jones had been listed as a suspect or subject in Kansas City Police Department reports, involving trespassing, residential burglary and stealing, according to the probable cause statement.
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Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
That’s base stealing in the Pitch Clock Era.
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Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
But stealing isn’t negotiation.
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Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
Samaniego yielded a one-out single to Starling Marte, but the Royals only had two men on base for a matter of seconds, as the Sox southpaw threw to Durbin at third to catch Thomas stealing.
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Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
Like there was a little problem in the Bronx because of stealing, small quality stealing.
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Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
The art of base stealing and bunting is just in the toilet at this point.
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Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Adolescents who used tobacco, got into physical fights or engaged in stealing had substantially higher odds of inhalant use and inhalant use disorder.
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Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
Kamal Morgan. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Wolfson and her friends would try the stunts at home, stealing shopping carts to push each other into curbs.
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Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2026
The News, The Times and affiliated outlets in Tribune Publishing and MediaNews Group, along with other outlets, are suing OpenAI for allegedly stealing the work of journalists.
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Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
The Tigers opened the scoring in the third inning, after Outman ran home on a throwing error by Astros catcher Yandier Diaz, who threw the ball into the outfield in an attempt to get Kevin McGonigle out stealing second.
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CBS News,
26 June 2026
The likelier reading is that the lead is real enough to be worth stealing.
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Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
When interviewed by police in May, Weckesser allegedly admitted to stealing the ring from the home and re-shaping it before pawning it off.
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Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
He was hired to manage the Mets after the 2019 season, and fired before spring training due to his role in the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal.
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Will Sammon,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
As the berries begin to ripen, cover the pots with netting to keep birds and other animals from stealing your harvest.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Noun
Sale and Ventura engaged in a heated argument a few days later after Sale demanded Ventura call out the Tigers for the sign-stealing.
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Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Between November 2023 and January 2024, Jones had been listed as a suspect or subject in Kansas City Police Department reports, involving trespassing, residential burglary and stealing, according to the probable cause statement.
—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
That’s base stealing in the Pitch Clock Era.
—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
But stealing isn’t negotiation.
—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
Samaniego yielded a one-out single to Starling Marte, but the Royals only had two men on base for a matter of seconds, as the Sox southpaw threw to Durbin at third to catch Thomas stealing.
—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
20 May 2026
Like there was a little problem in the Bronx because of stealing, small quality stealing.
—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
The art of base stealing and bunting is just in the toilet at this point.
—
Zach Dean Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
16 May 2026
Adolescents who used tobacco, got into physical fights or engaged in stealing had substantially higher odds of inhalant use and inhalant use disorder.
—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
Verb
In December 1922, two Black men were abducted from the Pilot Point jail after being accused of stealing horses.
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Kamal Morgan. Produced With Ai Assistance,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Wolfson and her friends would try the stunts at home, stealing shopping carts to push each other into curbs.
—
Elisabeth Garber-Paul,
Rolling Stone,
28 June 2026
The News, The Times and affiliated outlets in Tribune Publishing and MediaNews Group, along with other outlets, are suing OpenAI for allegedly stealing the work of journalists.
—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
27 June 2026
The Tigers opened the scoring in the third inning, after Outman ran home on a throwing error by Astros catcher Yandier Diaz, who threw the ball into the outfield in an attempt to get Kevin McGonigle out stealing second.
—
CBS News,
26 June 2026
The likelier reading is that the lead is real enough to be worth stealing.
—
Jon Markman,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
When interviewed by police in May, Weckesser allegedly admitted to stealing the ring from the home and re-shaping it before pawning it off.
—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
He was hired to manage the Mets after the 2019 season, and fired before spring training due to his role in the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal.
—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
As the berries begin to ripen, cover the pots with netting to keep birds and other animals from stealing your harvest.
—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stealing
Noun
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The Boulder County Sheriff's Office is investigating a robbery and assault that left a 73-year-old hiker unconscious and his wallet gone.
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Some of those arrested were undocumented migrants detained for violating immigration rules, while others were arrested for public violence, harboring illegal immigrants and robbery.
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The company has been working on AI matchmaking and plans to ditch swiping in the last three months of the year in select markets.
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It’s formulated with hyaluronic acid, one of the most hydrating ingredients, and aloe water, so swiping it on is like refreshing your complexion with a cool glass of water.
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His one rule for guests is to chase whatever task is nagging at them, but to resist sneaking in actual work.
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As for oats, consider sneaking in some extra protein to round out their nutritional profile.
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Other alleged thefts included $84,000 from an I-95 southbound rest stop in Madison, $66,400 from an I-95 northbound rest stop in Branford and multiple hits in Darien totaling more than $177,000.
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The thefts occurred at eight ATMs, in the city of Milford and at rest stops in Fairfield, Branford, Madison and Darien.
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The action leaves Okello Chatrie convicted of robbing a bank in Virginia in 2019 after police tracked him down by searching for smartphones in the area where robbery occurred.
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The men are accused of robbing Banks, shooting him multiple times and fleeing.
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Unbeknownst to its more than 800 members, Flod had been lurking in the public group for years, silently celebrating each new mention of Pinky.
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Messi, Mbappe and Kane will battle for this award, although Dembele is lurking, too.
Verb
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A little pantry pilfering is your right as a member of the household.
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Prosecutors said Pildes defrauded attendees and small business owners alike, pilfering funds to pay for extensive renovations on a lakefront property in New Jersey, concert tickets, luxury getaways, Michelin star meals and a sports car.
Verb
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In its latest trends report, Embark says September is pacing ahead of last year in Europe, while July is slipping—the first time that has happened in the company's history.
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Cleveland is probably most at risk of slipping toward the sell side, but the Guardians have made the playoffs two years in a row and have stayed in playoff contention these past three months.
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“Stealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stealing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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