variants
or antitheft
: designed to prevent theft
anti-theft locks
sophisticated antitheft technology
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The peace of mind that an anti-theft travel bag can provide is invaluable, and Amazon has plenty of zippered, theft-deterring options on sale for Labor Day.
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Without the keyfob, the car was in anti-theft mode and wouldn’t move.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025
Don't give them a clunker, though: Many top insurers have discounts for anti-lock brakes, anti-theft devices and passive restraints.
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—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 July 2025
At the premium level, K7 offers a full-scale anti-theft and tracking system.
—PC Magazine, 20 July 2025
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Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2025
Without the keyfob, the car was in anti-theft mode and wouldn’t move.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025
Don't give them a clunker, though: Many top insurers have discounts for anti-lock brakes, anti-theft devices and passive restraints.
7.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 30 July 2025
At the premium level, K7 offers a full-scale anti-theft and tracking system.
—PC Magazine, 20 July 2025
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“Anti-theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-theft. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.
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