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Recent Examples of shoplifting
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
An Eastpointe man accused of attempting to stab a police officer with a screwdriver during a shoplifting arrest is now heading to prison.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 16 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
The pair left the store as responding officers were involved with another shoplifting incident, police said.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman is facing a misdemeanor shoplifting charge after allegedly trying to steal shorts from a Memphis shopping mall, police documents show.
—Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 30 Mar. 2026
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Plus, as Bon Appétit reported in 2023, some employees are on board with your shoplifting.
—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
An Eastpointe man accused of attempting to stab a police officer with a screwdriver during a shoplifting arrest is now heading to prison.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 16 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
The pair left the store as responding officers were involved with another shoplifting incident, police said.
—Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
Arlington Mayor Mike Wissman is facing a misdemeanor shoplifting charge after allegedly trying to steal shorts from a Memphis shopping mall, police documents show.
—Lucas Finton, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoplifting
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However, with supervision, teens are perfectly capable of making breakfast using a poaching pan.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Despite the Panthers poaching the Checkers’ roster, Charlotte still finished third in the Atlantic Division, going 44-23-5.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
21 Apr. 2026
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The open-sea tactic mirrors what the US did when tracking down tankers linked to Venezuela earlier this year – before eventually snatching President Nicolás Maduro in a raid.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Anthony Davis is facing charges of robbery by sudden snatching with a firearm or weapon and resisting an officer without violence.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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At the start of the prosecution’s case on April 7, Horner pleaded guilty to capital murder in the course of kidnapping.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Apr. 2026
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The 38-year-old Smart, whose harrowing kidnapping story captivated the nation, announced her latest endeavor on Instagram over the weekend with a photo showing off her impressive physique.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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End your drive with a stay at Chinati Hot Springs, and soak in the steaming springwater beneath rustling cottonwoods and the glittering expanse of Texas stars.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2026
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How Green Noise Differs From White Noise Green noise refers to a mid-frequency sound profile centered around 500 Hz that mimics nature sounds like ocean waves, gentle rain and rustling leaves.—
Allison Palmer,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Did Biden officials find her embezzlement scheme iconic too?—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
21 Apr. 2026
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After the younger pair witness a semi-violent altercation between the older two, the couples become intertwined in an ever-worsening web of blackmail, resentment, embezzlement, fraud and deception.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Jaguars used their first pick of the NFL draft to land the blocking tight end Friday night, grabbing him in the second round with the 56th selection.—
Mark Long,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Seahawks stayed put yet again at the end of the second round, grabbing TCU safety Bud Clark with the 64th pick.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Police Department officers are searching for two burglary suspects who allegedly broke into a Westwood home, stealing jewelry and designer handbags.—
Jeff Nguyen,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Police in cruisers, on horseback and in the air are being deployed to combat the surge of Valley home burglaries.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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With the Chicago Bears picking toward the end of the first round for the first time in years, their NFL draft scenarios are numerous.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Apr. 2026
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When picking an airplane drink, water is the only one that actually solves a problem.—
Jill Robbins,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Shoplifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoplifting. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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