pilferages

noun

plural of pilferage
as in spoils

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  1. spoils
  2. treasures
  3. booties
  4. swags
Noun
  • Back then, bond investors were enjoying the spoils of a multi-decade bull market.
    — Greg Ritchie, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Along the way there were Nazis, spoils of war, and more than one accidental encounter.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of spoils
Noun
  • At high tide, the waves wash into his living room, depositing saltwater treasures and unlikely new friends.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Ardiyansyah notes that many of Borobudur’s treasures have in the past been removed and taken overseas.
    — Lilit Marcus, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of treasures
Noun
  • Pair them with a chunky sweater and sneakers, or a classic button-down shirt and heeled booties this season.
    — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Plus, the rugged lug sole wedge heel gives you a little extra height without the pain many heeled booties bring, and multiple reviewers rave about their comfort and support.
    — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of booties
Noun
  • Red walls, heavy draperies with swags and fringe, and jacquard fabrics with gold accents could be found in many homes.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Other jeans were decorated with swags of crystals and embroidery.
    — Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 11 Mar. 2026
Definition of swags
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