as in to steal
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
someone's been thieving my cookies!
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Recent Examples of thieve
The Epic of Gilgamesh, composed about 4,000 years ago, follows a king who searches the world for a plant that can restore youth, only to lose the plant to a thieving snake.
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Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
In Celtic mythology, stoats were seen as prone to mischief and thieving.
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Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
The new restaurant will expand upon the whimsical backstory of Crafty Coyote — the pie-thieving crook from the nearby Knott’s Bear-y Farm dark ride who has given up his outlaw ways to open the new eatery next door.
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Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
These contrasting environments, plus their focus on allowing visitors to thieve bourbon from the barrels and choose their own edition, creates a totally unique Virginia bourbon experience.
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Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2026
In Celtic mythology, stoats were seen as prone to mischief and thieving.
—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
The new restaurant will expand upon the whimsical backstory of Crafty Coyote — the pie-thieving crook from the nearby Knott’s Bear-y Farm dark ride who has given up his outlaw ways to open the new eatery next door.
—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
27 Jan. 2026
These contrasting environments, plus their focus on allowing visitors to thieve bourbon from the barrels and choose their own edition, creates a totally unique Virginia bourbon experience.
—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
6 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thieve
steal
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Zach Neto walked to begin the inning but got picked off at first base attempting to steal second.
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Yamal is most likely your favorite player’s favorite player to watch, to steal a somewhat corny adage.
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“Thieve.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thieve. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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