as in stole
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
too hungry to wait until the party had started, he filched a cookie from the buffet table when no one was looking
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The writers’ allegations echoed dozens of other lawsuits brought by authors, news outlets, visual artists and others who say that tech companies stole their work to use in AI training.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025 -
In December of that year, court records show that Bramble stole a City of Norwood Public Works pickup, fled from officers from at least two agencies and then tried to run away with a knife in his hand.—
Gillian Stawiszynski,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Sep. 2025
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In a move that would make April Ludgate proud, Aubrey Plaza swiped some notes from then Vice President Joe Biden.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Michigan City Area Schools had to scramble to keep kids learning on Tuesday and Wednesday after thieves swiped more than 20 catalytic converters from the district’s bus yard.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Aug. 2025
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“Filched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/filched. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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