as in to steal
to steal money that you have been trusted with
He was caught embezzling money from his clients.
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Recent Examples of embezzle
What was the verdict at Tom Girardi’s federal trial in California?
In 2024, Girardi was found guilty of embezzling more than $15 million from his clients over a span of 10 years.
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 4 June 2025
The former Dixon comptroller embezzled nearly $54 million from the tiny town to fund a lavish lifestyle.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
The judge also handed down guilty verdicts for embezzling public funds to eight other current or former members of her party who, like her, previously served as European Parliament lawmakers.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Prosecutors previously said Girardi embezzled clients out of $15 million over a span of 10 years, from 2010 to 2020.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 3 June 2025
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Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 4 June 2025
The former Dixon comptroller embezzled nearly $54 million from the tiny town to fund a lavish lifestyle.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2025
The judge also handed down guilty verdicts for embezzling public funds to eight other current or former members of her party who, like her, previously served as European Parliament lawmakers.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2025
Prosecutors previously said Girardi embezzled clients out of $15 million over a span of 10 years, from 2010 to 2020.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embezzle
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How An Ocean Apart is different: The rebellious main character is secretly competing to break his heart and steal his money.—
Rebecca Dazenbaker,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Police are investigating after suitcases containing hard drives with unreleased Beyoncé music were stolen from her team’s rental car ahead of her tour stop in Atlanta.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
15 July 2025
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Chinese leaders just haven’t marshaled the diplomatic and military muscle—still less the political will—to usurp America’s position as the world’s premier power.—
Michael Schuman,
The Atlantic,
6 July 2025
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Season 2, after all, found Demi attempting to usurp Taylor Frankie Paul as the face of MomTok, trying (and failing) to turn the other women against her.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
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The jury also found the same seven dolls misappropriated the OMG Girlz’ name, likeness, or identity.—
Nancy Dillon,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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The Ministry of Culture has not indicated whether the Stelle della Notte funds were misappropriated or granted under misleading pretenses, but officials have launched an internal review of the procedures used to approve the credit.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2025
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“Embezzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embezzle. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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