1
as in swiped
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 sneaked
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 stole
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
2 June 2026
For women, a light scarf or stole is good to carry to cover your head, chest, and shoulders with.
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Julian Manning,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
Jason Walker Psyd,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Instead, emerging markets, led by South Korea’s Kospi, stole the spotlight.
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Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
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Noun
Kerry Washington’s gold Oscar de la Renta halter neck dress called back to ’70s glam, while Chase Infiniti was every part the ingenue in a bubblegum Louis Vuitton gown—accessorized to boot with a tulle and organza stole.
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Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
2 June 2026
For women, a light scarf or stole is good to carry to cover your head, chest, and shoulders with.
—
Julian Manning,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
Verb
Nobody writes a glowing reference for the person who stole their idea.
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Jason Walker Psyd,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Instead, emerging markets, led by South Korea’s Kospi, stole the spotlight.
—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stole
Noun
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The actress sported a pair of black sunglasses and strappy black heels, carrying a black shawl and a small black purse.
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Residents are also often in need of slippers, non-slip socks, and cozier items, such as shawls and cardigans.
Verb
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Sanoja swiped second and scored on Edwards’ two-out RBI single.
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The 22-year-old center fielder swiped three bases in his second game with high Single-A Fort Wayne and both Luke Cantwell and Kavares Tears homered in a 7-6 win at Lake County on Wednesday.
Verb
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When grounders sneaked through the infield, his body language was uneventful.
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Some stuff released a bit earlier this week and snuck past me.
Noun
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Note that installation of the wrap isn't provided by Slate, just the wrap itself.
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This mini style has flutter sleeves, a V-neckline, and wrap design.
Verb
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Gonzalez, robbed of a potential first-inning homer when Adell made a leaping catch of his drive above the wall in right, followed with a towering 368-foot fly that cleared the short left-field wall for his first homer of the season and a 7-1 lead.
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Gonzalez, robbed of a potential first-inning homer when Adell made a leaping catch of his drive above the wall in right, followed with a towering, 368-foot fly that cleared the short left-field wall for his first homer of the season and a 7-1 lead.
Verb
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But a trap lurked within that framework.
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What once lurked in the online shadows has become a major talking point and cause for global concern among parents and politicians alike.
Noun
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Big Bend Holiday Hotel Big Bend Holiday Hotel has restored all its rooms with rustic flair, complete with serape curtains and custom tile work.
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Each is about the scale of an oversize piece of clothing, like an apron or a serape, and hangs loosely off the wall, as if having just been tacked up.
Verb
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When Kennedy approached the rider and grabbed the handlebars to check whether the bike was registered, the rider refused to get off and allegedly tried to pull away.
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Maura Higgins, breakout star of The Traitors, grabbed her best tennis whites to ace the style assignment at Wimbledon 2026.
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“Stole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stole. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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