purloined

past tense of purloin

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purloined
Verb
  • The writers’ allegations echoed dozens of other lawsuits brought by authors, news outlets, visual artists and others who say that tech companies stole their work to use in AI training.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
  • In December of that year, court records show that Bramble stole a City of Norwood Public Works pickup, fled from officers from at least two agencies and then tried to run away with a knife in his hand.
    Gillian Stawiszynski, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Iglesias stayed in the game and even immediately swiped second base before ultimately exiting the game in the seventh inning as the Padres, in a 2-2, before Luis Arraez pinch-hit for Iglesias in the seventh inning.
    Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
  • In a move that would make April Ludgate proud, Aubrey Plaza swiped some notes from then Vice President Joe Biden.
    Daysia Tolentino, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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“Purloined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purloined. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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