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
Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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
Critics singled out her performance as scene-stealing.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
By this token, the politician who steals scraps of another’s rhetoric (even if the actual stealing is performed by speechwriters) is derided as if he had been found watching pornography.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
The Bible teaches that lying, stealing, adultery and coveting your neighbor’s property are sins.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Base running isn’t confined to base stealing, either.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Former Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge is suing the university, its board of regents and athletic director Warde Manuel for firing him in 2023 while the NCAA investigated allegations of in-person scouting and sign-stealing.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Forty-eight percent of employees surveyed with toxic bosses highlight credit-stealing as a main offense.
—Chris Lipp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
There's a long way to go before the season gets here and stealing the spotlight on Thursday night during the draft doesn’t guarantee anything.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The second cooperator, who faced charges in an unrelated case, backed up JM’s account in 2002, telling prosecutors that JM wanted Felix dead for stealing money from him on the job.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
The most significant federal fraud investigation in the Twin Cities has focused on Feeding Our Future, a nonprofit accused of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles swooped in, trading up to the 20th pick and stealing him.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Anthony Mattox, 46, faces charges of second-degree murder and stealing in the hit-and-run on July 17, 2024, that left one man dead, according to a criminal complaint filed in Jackson County court Friday.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
The memorandum claimed that the defendant had prior convictions for burglary in the 3rd degree, admitting to entering high school classmates' homes and stealing their underwear and possession of child pornography.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
After the rally, people went to a Mexican restaurant close by, seeming to forget talk of Mexican migrants stealing jobs.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
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
Critics singled out her performance as scene-stealing.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 26 Mar. 2026
By this token, the politician who steals scraps of another’s rhetoric (even if the actual stealing is performed by speechwriters) is derided as if he had been found watching pornography.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Mar. 2026
The Bible teaches that lying, stealing, adultery and coveting your neighbor’s property are sins.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 16 Mar. 2026
Base running isn’t confined to base stealing, either.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Former Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge is suing the university, its board of regents and athletic director Warde Manuel for firing him in 2023 while the NCAA investigated allegations of in-person scouting and sign-stealing.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Forty-eight percent of employees surveyed with toxic bosses highlight credit-stealing as a main offense.
—Chris Lipp, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Officials say the ring targeted vulnerable residents by forging documents, stealing personal information about the real owners and arranging the sales of the properties.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
There's a long way to go before the season gets here and stealing the spotlight on Thursday night during the draft doesn’t guarantee anything.
—Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Apr. 2026
The second cooperator, who faced charges in an unrelated case, backed up JM’s account in 2002, telling prosecutors that JM wanted Felix dead for stealing money from him on the job.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 28 Apr. 2026
The most significant federal fraud investigation in the Twin Cities has focused on Feeding Our Future, a nonprofit accused of stealing hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
The Philadelphia Eagles swooped in, trading up to the 20th pick and stealing him.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Anthony Mattox, 46, faces charges of second-degree murder and stealing in the hit-and-run on July 17, 2024, that left one man dead, according to a criminal complaint filed in Jackson County court Friday.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
The memorandum claimed that the defendant had prior convictions for burglary in the 3rd degree, admitting to entering high school classmates' homes and stealing their underwear and possession of child pornography.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
After the rally, people went to a Mexican restaurant close by, seeming to forget talk of Mexican migrants stealing jobs.
—Nataliya Gumenyuk, The Dial, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stealing
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
Verb
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Imagine swiping a card at a corner station, unlocking a bicycle, riding to the store or your office or the park or the beach and locking the bike at another station.—
Harry Bubbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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In a four-game span, the Philadelphia 76ers star received a technical foul for shoving Donte DiVincenzo, and flagrant fouls for dragging Mitchell Robinson to the floor and swiping Brunson in the head.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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After the Combine, there was talk about going high in the second round or sneaking into the bottom of the first.—
Kirk Kenney,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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And a thick hedgerow is no deterrent to foxes sneaking in to snatch small lambs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 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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Earlier this year, one of the members of the group, a 17-year-old, testified against Eric Halem, a former Los Angeles police officer who was convicted last month of robbing $350,000 worth of cryptocurrency from the teen in 2024.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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He was wanted after allegedly robbing a Family Dollar store on Saturday morning and pistol-whipping one of their female employees, taking her wallet and keys.—
Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Audacity creator Jonathan Glatzer and star Billy Magnussen, who plays wealthy tech CEO Duncan Park, took the stage at Deadline Contenders TV to talk about taking the tech monster lurking in the shadows and those responsible for its existence, and turning it into a comedy.—
Amanda Champagne-Meadows,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2026
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With savings up to 86 percent on complete sets and lots of cooling options for warm nights, there are some major bedding deals lurking on the site.—
Tanya Sharma,
PEOPLE,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Season 5, meanwhile, has noticeably flattened its ensemble, leaning on simplistic personality traits and pilfering from previous arcs.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Now, Washington conventional wisdom, a 50-50 blend of dinner-party chatter and possibly sponsored social media posts, holds that the prize is slipping a bit from his grasp.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, borrowing costs remain elevated, and wage gains are slipping, struggling to keep up with everything else getting more expensive.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Stealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stealing. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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