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
The 34-year-old suspect has a past criminal record, including larceny and breaking and entering charges.
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Tonya Simpson, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
But while citywide incidents of larceny theft have fallen to 13,234, from 17,234 at the same time last year, such incidents have surged in one distinct region, the Southern District.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The Boss was essentially thanking the Taxi Driver scribe for forgiving the creative larceny Springsteen perpetrated in those early days of his career.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Data released by the Memphis Police Department in September adds some nuance to that picture, pointing out that for the first eight months of the year, robbery, burglary and larceny reached 25-year lows.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2025
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Tonya Simpson, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
But while citywide incidents of larceny theft have fallen to 13,234, from 17,234 at the same time last year, such incidents have surged in one distinct region, the Southern District.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
The Boss was essentially thanking the Taxi Driver scribe for forgiving the creative larceny Springsteen perpetrated in those early days of his career.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Data released by the Memphis Police Department in September adds some nuance to that picture, pointing out that for the first eight months of the year, robbery, burglary and larceny reached 25-year lows.
—Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for larceny
Noun
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Beccuau said the gang involved in the robbery could be bigger than the four people caught on CCTV, according to the BBC.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Officers were in the area investigating a robbery at a nearby luxury boutique and had partially closed the roadway, according to court documents.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The stealing of the Ford V-8 got the FBI involved in the couple’s manhunt.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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Springer, who played for the 2017 World Series champion (and sign-stealing) Houston Astros, hit Bazardo’s 1-0 pitch into the left-field seats to ultimately win the game.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The 37-year-old man has a record of theft, Beccuau alleged.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Leave the designer pieces safely at home and go for a sleek tote that looks every bit as stylish as what everyone in Milan and Paris is sporting—and carries less risk of theft or pickpocketing.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Larceny.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/larceny. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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