plural thieves
ˈthēvz 
: one that steals especially stealthily or secretly
also
: one who commits theft or larceny
Examples of thief in a Sentence
A thief took my purse.
a thief has been stealing wallets and valuables from the lockers at the gym
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In addition to plenty of slots to store your ID, it’s also made with special features like slash-resistant straps and locking zippers to prevent thieves from taking off with your valuables.
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Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
Glass cases inside the sports memorabilia store were smashed, and the owner said one of the thieves cut themselves as blood was spotted inside.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
Many commenters didn't see an issue with what the employee did, and in fact supported it, sharing their own stories of food thieves in the office.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Omar Sy will reprise his role as the gentleman thief Assane Diop in the fourth season.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2025
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Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 Dec. 2025
Glass cases inside the sports memorabilia store were smashed, and the owner said one of the thieves cut themselves as blood was spotted inside.
—Julie Sharp, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2025
Many commenters didn't see an issue with what the employee did, and in fact supported it, sharing their own stories of food thieves in the office.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025
Omar Sy will reprise his role as the gentleman thief Assane Diop in the fourth season.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thief
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“Thief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thief. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.
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