as in robbery
the unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner
a man who has a history of petty thievery and narcotics peddling
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Recent Examples of thievery
The new mayor is best served by a fearless watchdog making sure that the public’s interests are protected from thievery and graft, which is sure to happen.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
Then, Steven Ramm won an advantage during a Journey that become common public knowledge — setting him up as the obvious victim for Sophi’s thievery.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025
In the announcement, the sheriff’s office pointed out that the thieves put a significant amount of effort into the thievery.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
With this, her ninth picture, Reichardt takes her life-long fascination with large scale thievery and unreels a museum robbery that ranks as amazingly inept.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
Then, Steven Ramm won an advantage during a Journey that become common public knowledge — setting him up as the obvious victim for Sophi’s thievery.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Dec. 2025
In the announcement, the sheriff’s office pointed out that the thieves put a significant amount of effort into the thievery.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
With this, her ninth picture, Reichardt takes her life-long fascination with large scale thievery and unreels a museum robbery that ranks as amazingly inept.
—Stephen Schaefer, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thievery
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
Noun
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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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“Thievery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thievery. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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