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as in to swipe
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
the guy who tried to steal my car was sentenced to a year in jail
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as in bargain
something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price
at 50% off, that shirt is a real steal
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Recent Examples of steal
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
Konrad Laimer stole a ball in the attacking third and dropped it off to Joshua Kimmich, who then sent the ball into the box to Kane, who struck quickly with his right foot and past Flamengo goalkeeper Agustin Rossi.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025
Troy Renck, Denver Post, 2 July 2025
The authentic ambiance of the converted house adds to the charm, and their regular, skinny, or spicy margaritas with Campo Bravo reposado are a steal.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Verb
Michael Grenier, 36, of Enfield faces charges of third-degree robbery, third-degree assault of an elderly victim, stealing a firearm, home invasion, interfering with police, disorderly conduct and second-degree breach of peace, according to Connecticut State Police.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 June 2025
Konrad Laimer stole a ball in the attacking third and dropped it off to Joshua Kimmich, who then sent the ball into the box to Kane, who struck quickly with his right foot and past Flamengo goalkeeper Agustin Rossi.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025
Noun
Getting back a similar player in Johnson was a steal.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 2 July 2025
The authentic ambiance of the converted house adds to the charm, and their regular, skinny, or spicy margaritas with Campo Bravo reposado are a steal.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steal
Verb
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Now, though, Tinder cofounder Justin Mateen swiped right on the property, purchasing it alongside his brother Tyler and Culver Capital for $82.2 million.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
9 July 2025
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These tiny Android-style slabs can be swiped up for battery info and swiped left or right to navigate the screens.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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While Lian was staring in the mirror practicing her hows and lows and preparing for her future, Wenyu was sneaking out of prep class more and more frequently to pull petty pranks with her new boyfriend.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2025
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At the end of Season 2, In-ho so graciously betrays everybody and eventually sneaks away from the pack, fakes his own death of the walkie talkie, and then puts his mask back on and punishes Gi-hun for causing this whole revolt and shoots and kills his best friend right in front of him.—
Jim Halterman,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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Mitchell proved to be a revelation, as well as somewhat of a rotation bargain with his return on the two-year, $24 million free-agency agreement reached a week ago.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
12 July 2025
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Landau, reports Crain’s, got 57,000 square feet across five floors at what seems like a superb bargain, paying $11 million.—
Christopher Bonanos,
Curbed,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Three years later, Armando Galarraga didn’t, robbed by a wrong call by first-base umpire Jim Joyce — who owned up to it almost immediately — in the days before instant replay.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
11 July 2025
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Menzies was convicted of the 1986 murder of 26-year-old Maurine Hunsaker, a married mother of three who was kidnapped, robbed, strangled, and found tied to a tree with her throat slit.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
11 July 2025
Verb
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These brief Charley moments are frankly much more dynamic than any repetitive scene of Dexter lurking around his son.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
11 July 2025
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The incident comes as paranoia surrounding the possibility of a serial killer lurking within the New England region grips the area following a series of unexplained deaths in recent months.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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Look for Alphabet to deploy the Buy and Link defensive strategies — vacuuming up promising AI advertising startups and offering discounting and packaging deals to extant search customers that want to experiment with the Google AI advertising platform.—
Forrester,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The Goncalves family blasted the plea deal Monday evening on social media.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Order fish tacos or fresh salads at Bad Boy Burrito; grab at coffee at Cafe Moka; shop for clothing and gifts at Miss Monroe Boutique; and browse the open-air stalls at boo kee sue Botanics for handmade textiles, ceramics, and more.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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To find your nearest 7-Eleven and grab a free Slurpee, search the store locator on 7-Eleven's website.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
11 July 2025
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Without nuclear energy to provide the stable, always-on foundation for clean energy, those goals are slipping further from reach.—
Micky Horstman,
Chicago Tribune,
7 July 2025
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After Wilson slipped the ring onto her finer, Kelly quickly embraced her new fiancé as their family and friends cheered.—
Sara Vallone Mod Moms Club
July 6,
Miami Herald,
6 July 2025
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“Steal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steal. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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