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
He had been accused of embezzling contributions from supporters, illegally obtaining unemployment benefits, and lying on House financial disclosures.
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2025
Two sources told Reuters he was suspected of being involved in a scheme to embezzle millions of dollars earmarked for border defenses.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
The former co-chair of the Richmond LAND board has been accused of embezzling up to $205,000 from the organization, according to the nonprofit’s executive director.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Smerling was previously indicted in January on charges of embezzling from a business partner.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 20 May 2025
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Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2025
Two sources told Reuters he was suspected of being involved in a scheme to embezzle millions of dollars earmarked for border defenses.
—Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 11 July 2025
The former co-chair of the Richmond LAND board has been accused of embezzling up to $205,000 from the organization, according to the nonprofit’s executive director.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 5 June 2025
Smerling was previously indicted in January on charges of embezzling from a business partner.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for embezzle
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The bots would impersonate beneficiaries, using dates of birth and other information that can be found on the internet, to try to change the beneficiaries’ bank-routing information and steal their benefits.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
8 Sep. 2025
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Through the first week of September, Soto stole three bases.—
Will Sammon,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Besides, usurping Jinkx Monsoon for Miss Piggy would fan the ferocious flames of backstage drama and turmoil (hmmm … Smash season-three idea).—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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Resources are available for businesses looking to usurp restrictions.—
Jon McGowan,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The Bar’s audit accused Hernandez of misappropriating anywhere from $169,000 to $381,000, and the Bar successfully requested Hernandez receive an emergency suspension.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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She is also accused of misappropriated the victim’s money at least 45 times from June 2021 through November 2022, Gerace added.—
Fox19 staff,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Embezzle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embezzle. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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