Examples of thief in a Sentence
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 11 Apr. 2024
As a skilled thief, Kay’s antics catch the attention of Sliro, the leader of a new, foreboding criminal syndicate Zerek Besh.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 9 Apr. 2024
The thief is seen in the security video rummaging through her purse and running away.
—Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 9 Apr. 2024
At the Berra museum, the thieves cut the glass to gain entry, and were able to elude security cameras during one of the larger hauls, according to museum staff.
—Christopher Kuo, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2024
The thief dropped the hammer and fled, police said.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Apr. 2024
Homeowners fought back and chased would-be thieves across San Francisco Bay.
—Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 2 Apr. 2024
The leader of the British crew had reacted to this petty crime by shooting not only the thief but also a second Māori man.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
It can be worn crossbody with an adjustable shoulder strap (for harder access for pickpockets and thieves) and also has an interior organizer with RFID-blocking material to protect your passports and credit cards.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Middle English theef, from Old English thēof; akin to Old High German diob thief
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Thief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thief. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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nounOld English thēof
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