as in robber
one who steals
a thief has been stealing wallets and valuables from the lockers at the gym
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Recent Examples of thief
At the same time, Berlin falls for Candela, a skilled street thief who joins the operation.
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Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 15 May 2026
The master thief in question, Coltrane Wilder, is played with earnest grit by actor Y’lan Noel, a New York native who grew up in Decatur and Stone Mountain.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
The thieves left after being spooked by the sound of a helicopter passing overhead, according to investigators.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Education debt is a thief of time.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 13 May 2026
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Isabella Wandermurem, Time, 15 May 2026
The master thief in question, Coltrane Wilder, is played with earnest grit by actor Y’lan Noel, a New York native who grew up in Decatur and Stone Mountain.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 14 May 2026
The thieves left after being spooked by the sound of a helicopter passing overhead, according to investigators.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Education debt is a thief of time.
—Michelle Singletary, Washington Post, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thief
Noun
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An alleged bank robber was taken into custody in Allegheny County thanks to a third grader's homework assignment, authorities said.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
14 May 2026
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Just as robbers who steal physical items usually want to unload them as quickly as possible, Redbord says cyberthieves know their time is limited.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
Noun
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My biggest fear was that if a burglar broke into my house, Buddy would lick him to death and then I’d get sued.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
20 May 2026
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Two burglars in East Hollywood got away with valuables after breaking into an apartment and ransacking it on Tuesday night.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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“Thief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thief. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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