anti-theft
adjective
an·ti-theft
ˌan-tē-ˈtheft 
ˌan-tī-
ˌan-tī-
variants
or antitheft
: designed to prevent theft
anti-theft locks
sophisticated antitheft technology
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The Downey Fire Department rescue vehicle that responded was not equipped with a Tremco anti-theft locking device required under state law and applicable Fire Department standards, the family’s attorneys argue.
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Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Featuring both a magnetic outer closure and an inner zipper, this anti-theft backpack is here to keep your belongings safe.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
The companion app integrates with Strava and Garmin, includes an anti-theft layer via Apple Find My, and supports over-the-air firmware updates.
—New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
Car insurance companies like State Farm, Allstate and Geico offer discounts for installing anti-theft devices.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
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Cierra Morgan, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Featuring both a magnetic outer closure and an inner zipper, this anti-theft backpack is here to keep your belongings safe.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
The companion app integrates with Strava and Garmin, includes an anti-theft layer via Apple Find My, and supports over-the-air firmware updates.
—New Atlas, 24 Feb. 2026
Car insurance companies like State Farm, Allstate and Geico offer discounts for installing anti-theft devices.
—Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for anti-theft
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“Anti-theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-theft. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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