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
She’s also accused of using money embezzled from the estate of a ward to pay for a two-year lease on a new SUV.
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Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
She is also accused of using money embezzled from a ward's estate to purchase a two-year lease on a new Ford Expedition for herself.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
But the sons say their father embezzled money from Certified Brands and Electronics Row.
—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
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
Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
She is also accused of using money embezzled from a ward's estate to purchase a two-year lease on a new Ford Expedition for herself.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
But the sons say their father embezzled money from Certified Brands and Electronics Row.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embezzled
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Pullman also stole from the union on his own, the office said, using his position debit card to pay for items like a vacation to Miami and lunch of champagne and caviar in New York with his then-girlfriend.—
Grace Zokovitch,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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The story follows Jean Valjean, an embittered convict who stole bread to feed his sister’s starving family.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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In a recent Instagram post, Pintacura said Thieme misappropriated state funds and grossly mishandled budget protocols.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2026
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Marshall exposed that funds intended for inmate rehabilitation and reform were misappropriated or misused, leading to failures in implementing the Act and poor staff, inmate, and public outcomes.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Several initial reports speculated that his resignation stemmed from the ongoing federal probe into whether union officials misused licensed funds for personal enrichment.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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And in a country where Bollywood stars and social media influencers heavily shape body image, doctors worry the drugs could be misused.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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While the executive branch oversees the appointments of the center's board of trustees, Congress has the ultimate say on what money gets appropriated and what projects get approved.—
Nathan Lee,
ABC News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Democratic state lawmakers appropriated $30 million more than the $60 million Newsom called for in his budget.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Embezzled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embezzled. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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