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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
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
The Idaho American Legion last year accused Abrahamson of embezzling at least $750,000 of its money.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 15 Dec. 2025
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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
The Idaho American Legion last year accused Abrahamson of embezzling at least $750,000 of its money.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 15 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embezzling
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Victor Dawson, 52, is charged with two counts of felony wage theft, two counts of felony tax evasion, one count of misdemeanor tax evasion and one count of felony embezzlement, according to the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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The Ninth District representative is charged with five counts of grand theft by embezzlement of public funds, four counts of conflict of interest and three counts of perjury by declaration.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In early 2019, about nine months before his arrest for the murders, his ex-girlfriend accused him of stealing her laptop and cellphone, kidnapping and raping her.—
Yasmeen Hamadeh,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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Beltran, who played for seven teams, was scarred by the Houston Astros’ sign stealing scandal in 2017 – his last year as a player – and took four times to be elected because of it.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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The audit found no indication of fraud or misappropriation of funds, according to the law firm that conducted the probe.—
Ross Palombo,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Stalcup sued Richards for misappropriation of trade secrets and business disparagement.—
Paul Flahive,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Jan. 2026
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Nathan Trauernicht faces a felony charge of misappropriating public funds while serving as the UC Davis fire chief.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Hancock said that even as much of the misinformation online still comes through more traditional avenues, such as people misappropriating real media to paint false narratives, AI is rapidly dumping more fuel on the fire.—
Angela Yang,
NBC news,
9 Jan. 2026
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Likewise, the sugars produced by the green leaves of a scion cannot be shared with the lower stem and roots of the plant if the graft fails.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Extraction, channel opening, implantation This is the technical heart of the procedure—where physician skill, team coordination, and time management determine graft quality and placement.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
Verb
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School leaders in the Woodland Hills School District strongly denied claims that the district is misusing funds.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Collins’ former chief of staff and loyal aide, Brandon Phillips, is being investigated by the House Ethics Committee for allegedly misusing taxpayer funds.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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Lumet’s 1975 film and this Broadway adaptation are based on a real Brooklyn bank robbery and hostage incident from 1972.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
21 Jan. 2026
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Data shows disproportionate arrests for robbery and carjacking, with juveniles making up over half of those arrested for these crimes in 2024, alongside rising truancy.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Woods was charged with larceny of a motor vehicle, evading responsibility, operating without a license and improper turn.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
22 Jan. 2026
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My Tran faces multiple charges of larceny, shoplifting, and trespassing in connection with incidents dating back to September 2024, the DA said.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Embezzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embezzling. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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