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Recent Examples of misappropriation
The Riverside Sheriff's Department began an investigation into Renee Wilson in March, and the 51-year-old was arrested Tuesday on one count of misappropriation of public funds, three counts of grand theft, two counts of embezzlement by a public officer, and four counts of forgery.
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Julie Sharp, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Last year, Shaolin Temple announced that Shi was under investigation on suspicion of misappropriation and embezzlement of project funds and temple assets.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Ortiz did not allege any misappropriation but questioned whether the city should be paying such expenses.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
That is especially true of the right of publicity, with NIL as a subset—this right forbids misappropriation of a person’s unique and marketable qualities, including their NIL, signature, voice, nickname or myriad other identifying traits of commercial value.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 May 2026
Samsung had initially declined to comment, but has now issued a statement denying claims of copyright infringement, trademark infringement and misappropriation of Lipa’s likeness and image.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Officials said the grand jury found probable cause to believe that, over a six-year period, the pair engaged in significant misappropriation of taxpayer funds.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026
Gabehart’s actions likely qualified as misappropriation of trade secrets, according to Rodriguez, who ordered Gabehart to stop using JGR confidential information or trade secrets and to return materials in his possession.
—Chase Jordan
may 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
Thissen, an associate justice, wrote a supplementary but concurring opinion objecting to certain findings in the disbarment decision, noting the court had failed to differentiate between negligent and intentional misappropriation of funds.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
Julie Sharp, CBS News, 3 June 2026
Last year, Shaolin Temple announced that Shi was under investigation on suspicion of misappropriation and embezzlement of project funds and temple assets.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Ortiz did not allege any misappropriation but questioned whether the city should be paying such expenses.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
That is especially true of the right of publicity, with NIL as a subset—this right forbids misappropriation of a person’s unique and marketable qualities, including their NIL, signature, voice, nickname or myriad other identifying traits of commercial value.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 20 May 2026
Samsung had initially declined to comment, but has now issued a statement denying claims of copyright infringement, trademark infringement and misappropriation of Lipa’s likeness and image.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Officials said the grand jury found probable cause to believe that, over a six-year period, the pair engaged in significant misappropriation of taxpayer funds.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026
Gabehart’s actions likely qualified as misappropriation of trade secrets, according to Rodriguez, who ordered Gabehart to stop using JGR confidential information or trade secrets and to return materials in his possession.
—Chase Jordan
may 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 May 2026
Thissen, an associate justice, wrote a supplementary but concurring opinion objecting to certain findings in the disbarment decision, noting the court had failed to differentiate between negligent and intentional misappropriation of funds.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for misappropriation
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An improved driver assistance suite now packages standard lane departure prevention, traffic sign recognition, intelligent emergency braking, and pedal misapplication collision prevention.—
C.C. Weiss
May 19,
New Atlas,
19 May 2026
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He was booked into the county jail the same day and charged with seven felonies, including theft of service between $2,500 and $30,000, misapplication of construction funds totaling $500 or more and theft of property between $2,500 and $30,000.—
Tanya Babbar,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Last year, Vietnam removed the death penalty for eight offenses including embezzlement.—
Stephanie Yang,
CNN Money,
18 June 2026
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Among the grounds listed are fraud, embezzlement, theft, misappropriation of district resources, breach of fiduciary duty, neglect of duties, criminal convictions, violations of law, policy violations, dishonesty, insubordination and failure to perform contractual obligations.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Between November 2023 and January 2024, Jones had been listed as a suspect or subject in Kansas City Police Department reports, involving trespassing, residential burglary and stealing, according to the probable cause statement.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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That’s base stealing in the Pitch Clock Era.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Noun
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Anyone with information regarding the robbery is asked to call the Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers anonymous TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477).—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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On Monday, Tustin police located and arrested 19-year-old Aaron Cantreal Arterberry, who was booked for robbery.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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Police said Middletown detectives traveled to New York to bring Lane back to Connecticut, where he was charged with attempt to commit first-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment, carrying a pistol without a permit, fifth-degree larceny and second-degree breach of peace.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 June 2026
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He was arraigned on Friday in 37th District Court in Warren on one count each of breaking and entering and larceny from a motor vehicle, court records show.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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The same physician who designs the hairline at the morning consultation is still in the room placing grafts in the afternoon.—
Ascend Agency,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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Patients researching budgets can review the hair transplant Turkey cost per graft before requesting a quote.—
Ascend Agency,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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After weeks of overnight fuel thefts, Rocklin police arrested a suspect during an early Thursday traffic stop, the department announced.—
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Among the grounds listed are fraud, embezzlement, theft, misappropriation of district resources, breach of fiduciary duty, neglect of duties, criminal convictions, violations of law, policy violations, dishonesty, insubordination and failure to perform contractual obligations.—
Nora O'Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
18 June 2026
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Instead, this is a story of thievery.—
Bozorgmehr Sharafedin,
The Atlantic,
1 June 2026
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There could be a confluence of events helping fuel that brand of across-the-board thievery.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Misappropriation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misappropriation. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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