as in stole
to steal money that you have been trusted with
He was caught embezzling money from his clients.
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Recent Examples of embezzled
But the sons say their father embezzled money from Certified Brands and Electronics Row.
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Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Authorities said Tashella Sheri Amore Dickerson, who served as executive director of the group since at least 2016, embezzled funds for her own benefit.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Dec. 2025
After the country’s watchdogs concluded that $100 million had been embezzled from the energy sector through kickbacks paid by contractors, Zelensky fired two top officials and slapped sanctions on close associates.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2025
Zelenskyy's government has been roiled by fallout from a scandal over $100 million embezzled from the energy sector through kickbacks paid by contractors, causing newfound domestic pressures for Zelenskyy.
—CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
Investigators last week alleged about $100 million was embezzled in a kickback scheme involving Ukrainian elites, including Zelenskyy’s former business partner.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Nov. 2025
Kolomoisky and his associates challenged the move’s legality while the bank has alleged that its previous owners, Kolomoisky and his partners, embezzled billions from the bank’s coffers.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Over five years, the couple allegedly tortured her and embezzled her money, per prosecutors.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Danvers woman Michelle Bowman had apparently done just that — jetting off to vacation destinations as the Salem court clerk allegedly embezzled more than $70,000 in bail funds.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Authorities said Tashella Sheri Amore Dickerson, who served as executive director of the group since at least 2016, embezzled funds for her own benefit.
—Arkansas Online, 13 Dec. 2025
After the country’s watchdogs concluded that $100 million had been embezzled from the energy sector through kickbacks paid by contractors, Zelensky fired two top officials and slapped sanctions on close associates.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2025
Zelenskyy's government has been roiled by fallout from a scandal over $100 million embezzled from the energy sector through kickbacks paid by contractors, causing newfound domestic pressures for Zelenskyy.
—CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
Investigators last week alleged about $100 million was embezzled in a kickback scheme involving Ukrainian elites, including Zelenskyy’s former business partner.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Nov. 2025
Kolomoisky and his associates challenged the move’s legality while the bank has alleged that its previous owners, Kolomoisky and his partners, embezzled billions from the bank’s coffers.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Over five years, the couple allegedly tortured her and embezzled her money, per prosecutors.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
Danvers woman Michelle Bowman had apparently done just that — jetting off to vacation destinations as the Salem court clerk allegedly embezzled more than $70,000 in bail funds.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embezzled
Verb
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The sentencing follows a year in which mostly Chinese scammers stole a record $17 billion from regular people.—
Carlos Garcia,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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What settler stole this sacred land and is now charging me for these healing waters?—
Gaby Iori
January 27,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The alligator is a symbol that is being misappropriated as a predator, but it’s known as a sacred guardian in the Everglades.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Dec. 2025
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In early August, for example, NABU and SAPO exposed a criminal group of political, military, and business figures that had misappropriated funds allocated by local authorities for the purchase of drones and electronic warfare systems.—
DARIA KALENIUK,
Foreign Affairs,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Money questions Another nonprofit is suing Hunger Busters, claiming Phillips misused grant money.—
Andrea Lucia,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The government denied that DOGE had misused private data held by Social Security.—
Business Columnist,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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His aides have pulled back funds appropriated by lawmakers, who constitutionally control federal purse strings.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
23 Jan. 2026
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The funds at issue are appropriated by Congress.—
Sarah N. Lynch,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Embezzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embezzled. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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