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pilferage

noun

Definition of pilferagenext
as in pilfering

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  1. pilfering
  2. shoplifting
  3. embezzlement
  4. kidnapping
  5. abduction
Noun
  • In the second novel of the Amina al-Sirafi fantasy series, Chakraborty sets her pirate protagonist out onto the high seas for some perilous pilfering after being dragged into her partner’s problems.
    — Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Definition of pilfering
Noun
  • Authorities say the two men were eventually linked to 41 felony shoplifting incidents between August 2022 and June 2023.
    — Dan Raby, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Officers who responded to a shoplifting call encountered two adults allegedly fleeing from the store with a child and going into a vehicle, according to bureau.
    — Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of shoplifting
Noun
  • Months later, Pietras was arrested by the Coventry Police Department and charged with 22 counts of selling a funeral service contract with intent to defraud, 11 counts of second-degree larceny by embezzlement and one count of second-degree forgery.
    — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Sep. 2026
  • At the time, the company was in financial distress due to embezzlement, debt and the economic downturn in agriculture.
    — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of embezzlement
Noun
  • The Grants offer Seema up as a scullery maid to make amends with the Frasers for all that kidnapping business, but Arch Bug really just wants to know if Henry returns for Julia.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Two other members of the kidnapping ring became government cooperators.
    — John Annese, New York Daily News, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of kidnapping
Noun
  • Dani Amanuel, Kenny Fetiere and Kibret Meles were charged Tuesday in the abduction.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Upon further interrogation, this guy identifies both Sokolov and Renat as key players in her abduction.
    — Andy Andersen, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of abduction
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“Pilferage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pilferage. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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