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to steal money that you have been trusted with
He was caught embezzling money from his clients.
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Recent Examples of embezzling
Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Le Pen was convicted last year for embezzling EU funds and received a five-year ban on running for political office, which would disqualify her from the French presidential election next year.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Wilson also accuses Ghost, Cameron, and Holden of intimidation and embezzling funds from the movie.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
He is charged with embezzling funds from The Painted Turtle, one of many camps for children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses co-founded by the late actor Newman.
—Rebecca Boone, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
The former chief executive of a nonprofit that funds camping for children with medical conditions is accused of embezzling more than $5 million from the organization.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
He is accused of embezzling the money from the group during his tenure from 2018 to 2025, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
—City News Service, Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
The village’s former mayor, Charles Griffin, was forced to resign after being convicted of embezzling funds from the village, and Freddie Wilson was appointed interim mayor in October after serving less than a full term as village trustee.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was convicted of embezzling $539 million in state funds.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 26 Dec. 2025
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Marine Le Pen faces potential disqualification from the 2027 presidential election after a March 2025 conviction for embezzling EU funds—a 5-year ban from public office unless overturned on appeal.
—Güney Yıldız, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Le Pen was convicted last year for embezzling EU funds and received a five-year ban on running for political office, which would disqualify her from the French presidential election next year.
—Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 16 Jan. 2026
Wilson also accuses Ghost, Cameron, and Holden of intimidation and embezzling funds from the movie.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 15 Jan. 2026
He is charged with embezzling funds from The Painted Turtle, one of many camps for children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses co-founded by the late actor Newman.
—Rebecca Boone, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
The former chief executive of a nonprofit that funds camping for children with medical conditions is accused of embezzling more than $5 million from the organization.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
He is accused of embezzling the money from the group during his tenure from 2018 to 2025, according to the District Attorney’s Office.
—City News Service, Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
The village’s former mayor, Charles Griffin, was forced to resign after being convicted of embezzling funds from the village, and Freddie Wilson was appointed interim mayor in October after serving less than a full term as village trustee.
—Olivia Stevens, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was convicted of embezzling $539 million in state funds.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embezzling
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The smear sites have alleged, without substantiation, that targets engaged in — among other activities — extortion, embezzlement, prostitution, drug dealing and human trafficking.—
Gary Baum,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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The Montgomery County District Attorney's Office announced that Burrell High School boys' basketball coach Michael Fantuzzo was arrested and charged with multiple felonies in connection with alleged embezzlement of nearly $250,000 from the Pennsylvania Occupational Therapy Association.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The mood shifted around midnight, when a guest lost her phone and began accusing others of stealing it, authorities said.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Two more people were arrested after allegedly stealing about $1 million in gold jewelry in the January smash-and-grab robbery of a Yuba City jewelry store, police said.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Alcorn calls it intentional copyright infringement and brand misappropriation.—
Andrea Guzmán,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
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Here, the relevant evidence is from as far back as 49 years ago and alleged trademark misappropriation started in 1989, when the gold jacket was used for the 1989 Hall of Fame induction.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Over a decades-long period, Jacobus managed legitimate investment portfolios while misappropriating the money for his own use and to pay back earlier investors as if the payments were their returns, according to prosecutors.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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In his closing, Scott admitted to writing and mailing the letters, but argued that authorities cannot prove Morales Reyes' identity, and therefore he should not be found guilty of misappropriating his identity.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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These are based on procedures requiring around 3,000 grafts.—
WIlliam Jones,
Sacbee.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the maximum number of grafts possible is transplanted to achieve the best medical outcome for the patient.—
Karen “KH” Koehler
February 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
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She was convicted of misusing her power and violating the trust given to her as a public official.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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While the complaint was pending, Myer allegedly contacted Norwalk police and told them Gabriele was misusing a license plate again, the lawsuit contends.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
6 Feb. 2026
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Wilcox has a prior criminal history that includes convictions in Nebraska for Hobbs Act robbery, use of a weapon during a violent crime, and the armed robbery of an armored car, as well as convictions for bank robbery in Iowa and various other financial offenses, according to court documents.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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Keith Brown, 58, was charged with first-degree murder, three counts of first-degree robbery and several other crimes, local Fox affiliate KTVI reported.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Police obtained a warrant charging Roman with first-degree robbery and third-degree larceny.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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Victoriano is currently serving a state prison sentence for rape, indecent assault and battery on a person over 14 years of age and larceny under $1,200.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Embezzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embezzling. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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