as in to steal
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
someone's been thieving my cookies!
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Recent Examples of thieve
He was shot and stabbed on several occasions and killed a thieving female motel owner who ambushed him.
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Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
This is a world of murderers for hire, sleazy lobbyists, incompetent lawyers, sketchy doctors, and thieving ex-husbands.
—Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
Their seemingly innocent flirtation turns into a dangerous game of cat and mouse while various people — who all think that Tupelo is Clifton-Ward’s thieving paramour — try to capture the pair.
—Paul Vidich, People.com, 2 May 2025
From the producers of John Wick, which should surprise no one, Violent Night stars David Harbour as a particularly murderous Santa Claus defending an estate against a team of thieving mercenaries who break in, take the family hostage, and slay the house staff on Christmas Eve.
—Brooke Knisley, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
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Christie D’zurilla, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
This is a world of murderers for hire, sleazy lobbyists, incompetent lawyers, sketchy doctors, and thieving ex-husbands.
—Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 8 May 2025
Their seemingly innocent flirtation turns into a dangerous game of cat and mouse while various people — who all think that Tupelo is Clifton-Ward’s thieving paramour — try to capture the pair.
—Paul Vidich, People.com, 2 May 2025
From the producers of John Wick, which should surprise no one, Violent Night stars David Harbour as a particularly murderous Santa Claus defending an estate against a team of thieving mercenaries who break in, take the family hostage, and slay the house staff on Christmas Eve.
—Brooke Knisley, Vulture, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thieve
steal
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One of the more entertaining theories to explain Indiana’s success is that a Hoosiers staffer hacked a cloud to steal the opponent’s game plans.—
Mac Engel
January 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Jan. 2026
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The perfect partner for the look is a powder pink clutch and stole, both with embroidery that matches the dress.—
Ana Serrano,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Thieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thieve. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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