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Recent Examples of shoplifting
Tim Fang, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Some have also noted that Lunds became victim to shoplifting, staff turnover, a loss of customers in the era of remote work and a fire set by an arsonist that caused upward of $500,000 in damage in 2022.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
The man charged with the killing, Venezuelan migrant José Medina, was subject at the time to an outstanding warrant issued in September 2023 for a shoplifting charge.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
But Tolentino is hardly the only person to ever dip a toe into shoplifting at Whole Foods.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Why wring our hands about shoplifting when it’s been accounted for?
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Kim Richards was charged with public intoxication, trespassing, resisting an officer and battery in April 2015, according to Bravo, followed by another arrest, four months later, on suspicion of shoplifting upwards of $600 worth of items from Target.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
He gets arrested for shoplifting.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
This includes shoplifting, which dropped by nearly 3%; thefts from vehicles falling by 31%; and thefts of motor vehicle parts decreasing by about 27%, the report said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
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Rusher was arrested following two thefts in October 2025, resulting in charges for robbery, shoplifting and violating stay away orders.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 14 May 2026
Some have also noted that Lunds became victim to shoplifting, staff turnover, a loss of customers in the era of remote work and a fire set by an arsonist that caused upward of $500,000 in damage in 2022.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 30 Apr. 2026
The man charged with the killing, Venezuelan migrant José Medina, was subject at the time to an outstanding warrant issued in September 2023 for a shoplifting charge.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
But Tolentino is hardly the only person to ever dip a toe into shoplifting at Whole Foods.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Apr. 2026
Why wring our hands about shoplifting when it’s been accounted for?
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2026
Kim Richards was charged with public intoxication, trespassing, resisting an officer and battery in April 2015, according to Bravo, followed by another arrest, four months later, on suspicion of shoplifting upwards of $600 worth of items from Target.
—Diane J. Cho, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
He gets arrested for shoplifting.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
This includes shoplifting, which dropped by nearly 3%; thefts from vehicles falling by 31%; and thefts of motor vehicle parts decreasing by about 27%, the report said.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoplifting
Noun
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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
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To retain the remaining six members, the Mountain West offered a distribution plan for the incoming exit and poaching fees in exchange for signing a grant of rights that binds them to the conference for six years.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 May 2026
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Cover and chill remaining poaching liquid for another use.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 May 2026
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The Unit was responsible for snatching former Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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The video game company generated buzz in 2021 after retail investors, mobilizing on Reddit, started snatching up GameStop shares, driving it up more than 2,000%.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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After the October 7, 2023, invasion of Israel by Hamas and the kidnapping of 251 people to Gaza, Ben-Gvir took a series of inflammatory measures that worsened conditions for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails.—
Avi Issacharoff,
The Atlantic,
22 May 2026
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Officers arrested Devin Watton, 32, on April 10, according to a Boise Police Department news release, and he was later arraigned on suspicion of a pair of felonies, rape and first-degree kidnapping.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
20 May 2026
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Keep your eyes peeled for evidence of nesting, such as shredded materials like paper and insulation, as well as rustling sounds in the walls.—
Kate Van Pelt,
The Spruce,
22 May 2026
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McCamish pointed to a nearby stand of cottonwood trees rustling in the wind.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 May 2026
Noun
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More about Richard Glossip's case Glossip is accused of having his boss, Barry Van Treese, an Oklahoma City motel owner, killed in 1997 to keep from being fired for embezzlement.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Two others who were charged in the case pleaded guilty in March to one count of racketeering conspiracy and one count of embezzlement from a labor organization.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Prosecutors have theorized that after Mackenzie sped up the car, Dominic and Davion could have tried to stop the crash by grabbing the wheel or gear shift.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Consider grabbing a set of packing cubes, which are great for packing for vacation and storing and organizing items at home.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
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Several officials from agencies across Southern California announced the arrests of seven people in connection with Los Angeles-area burglaries in recent months on Wednesday.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
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Megan Edgington, 41, is charged with two counts of institutional vandalism and two counts of second-degree burglary in Jackson County Circuit Court.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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“Shoplifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoplifting. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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