as in to steal
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
a professional burglar was able to heist a box of jewelry from the safe in the closet
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Recent Examples of heist
Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 2 July 2025
As the wedding festivities unfold, a series of bizarre events begin to unravel: a priceless art heist, a string of anonymous threats, and a shocking discovery that Emily's past was far more complicated than anyone imagined.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Caitlin McGlade, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
And Bannon got directly to business, spinning a tale to his viewers of Democrats plotting to heist the 2024 election.
—Tess Owen, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The delegations of workers are then forced to send the majority of their earnings to the government—part of a global money-making and laundering empire that generates up to $600 million a year, according to UN estimates, not including the billions stolen in crypto heists.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 2 July 2025
As the wedding festivities unfold, a series of bizarre events begin to unravel: a priceless art heist, a string of anonymous threats, and a shocking discovery that Emily's past was far more complicated than anyone imagined.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Verb
Officers got the call at about 4 p.m. on Saturday that someone had heisted the truck.
—Caitlin McGlade, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
And Bannon got directly to business, spinning a tale to his viewers of Democrats plotting to heist the 2024 election.
—Tess Owen, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heist
Noun
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After the weapons theft, Jacquet reportedly received a phone call to set up a meeting.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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The juvenile, who is thought to be the one who brandished the firearm, is not facing federal charges for his role in the thefts but was referred to Hamilton County Juvenile Court.—
Hailey Roden,
The Enquirer,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Famous for alleging Mark Zuckerberg stole their idea for Facebook, the twins donated 15.47 Bitcoin apiece, worth $1 million each at the time, to Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, citing issues with the Biden administration's approach toward cryptocurrency in a June 2024 post on X by Tyler Winklevoss.—
Thomas Gallagher,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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However, the location of the guitar has remained a mystery since September 1971, having been reportedly stolen during the band’s recording sessions for 1972’s Exile on Main St. at Villa Nellcôte on France’s Côte d’Azur.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
15 July 2025
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“Heist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heist. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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