as in robbery
the unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner
the security guard waited until the shoplifter had actually left the store with the item, so as to have proof of larceny
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Recent Examples of larceny
The woman was charged with larceny and providing false information.
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ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Emajae Brown, 25, was charged with home invasion, kidnapping, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, witness intimidation, armed assault in a dwelling, larceny over $1,200, breaking into a building at nighttime with the intent to commit a felony, larceny of a motor vehicle and armed burglary.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
There were 851 larceny cases in 2025, down from 1,071 cases in 2024.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
He was arrested earlier this year for larceny, Us Weekly and TMZ report, and in 2024 for a misdemeanor DUI.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Emajae Brown, 25, was charged with home invasion, kidnapping, assault and battery with a dangerous weapon, witness intimidation, armed assault in a dwelling, larceny over $1,200, breaking into a building at nighttime with the intent to commit a felony, larceny of a motor vehicle and armed burglary.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
There were 851 larceny cases in 2025, down from 1,071 cases in 2024.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 7 Apr. 2026
He was arrested earlier this year for larceny, Us Weekly and TMZ report, and in 2024 for a misdemeanor DUI.
—Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for larceny
Noun
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The defendants have each been indicted on conspiracy to commit robbery and kidnapping.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The pair, both dressed in orange jail attire, admitted to second-degree murder and a slew of other offenses, including robbery, kidnapping and burglary.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Commissioner issues his findings in his investigation into allegations of sign-stealing by the 2018 Boston Red Sox, in the wake of a similar investigation into the illicit doings of the 2017 Houston Astros.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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To no one’s surprise, Axios reported last week that Republicans have the gall to consider more stealing from health care and day care to pay for a budget bill containing as much as $200 billion to fund the Iran war and immigration enforcement.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Jones has been charged with property theft, money laundering and evading arrest, police said.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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According to Village East co-op board vice president, Rachel, 57, a bookkeeper who asked to be identified by first name only, many building residents want a video intercom to prevent package theft and increase security.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Larceny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/larceny. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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