as in robbery
the unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner
the security guard waited until the shoplifter had actually left the store with the item, so as to have proof of larceny
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Recent Examples of larceny
Most of the crimes against property were larceny, like shoplifting, that are likewise difficult to prevent.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
In addition to the retrin of the dog, the lawsuit seeks monetary deamages based on a claim of larceny.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
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
On the same day, Godbout pleaded guilty to larceny from the person on March 16, 2018, at Honey Dew Donuts shop in Cranston, according to court records.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Feb. 2026
In addition to the retrin of the dog, the lawsuit seeks monetary deamages based on a claim of larceny.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2026
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
On the same day, Godbout pleaded guilty to larceny from the person on March 16, 2018, at Honey Dew Donuts shop in Cranston, according to court records.
—Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for larceny
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Officers arrested Alexander Schecter, 26, at his Santa Monica residence on Friday and booked him on one count of rape by force, one count of forcible oral copulation, one count of robbery, one count of extortion and one count of battery, police said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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He was booked on one count of rape by force, one count of forcible oral copulation, one count of robbery, one count of extortion and one count of battery and remains behind bars in lieu of $600,000 bail, police said.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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By this token, the politician who steals scraps of another’s rhetoric (even if the actual stealing is performed by speechwriters) is derided as if he had been found watching pornography.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Bible teaches that lying, stealing, adultery and coveting your neighbor’s property are sins.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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Earlier volunteer claims cited by the South China Morning Post had suggested possible theft linked to the dog meat trade, but those claims were based on speculation with no witnesses.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Mar. 2026
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How Good Intentions Fueled a False Story Earlier volunteer claims cited by the South China Morning Post had suggested possible theft linked to the dog meat trade, but those claims were based on speculation with no witnesses.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Larceny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/larceny. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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