pilferages

noun

plural of pilferage
as in spoils

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  1. spoils
  2. treasures
  3. booties
  4. swags
Noun
  • As a way to avoid civil war in the year 1850, over the spoils of the Mexican War.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 July 2026
  • Belgium came from behind to draw 1-1 against Egypt, while Iran did so twice to share the spoils with New Zealand.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 June 2026
Definition of spoils
Noun
  • Their life revolved around simple pleasures, including treasures Rowley got from the charity bins outside public places.
    — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • Here's what to know about one of Europe's most significant historical treasures.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 10 July 2026
Definition of treasures
Noun
  • Swift attended a New York Knicks game in 2014 wearing Christian Louboutin‘s Attroupa booties with animal print detailing.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
  • Heels, sandals, heeled sandals, booties, boots.
    — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Definition of booties
Noun
  • Other jeans were decorated with swags of crystals and embroidery.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
  • There are 203 fresh wreaths, swags, and kissing balls and 90 faux wreaths and arrangements, 7,740 yards of ribbon is used, and 809 poinsettias are bringing bright pops of festive color all around the estate.
    — Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2025
Definition of swags
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