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Recent Examples of shoplifting
Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Hundreds of calls for service at the gas station had been made in the five years prior to the shooting, with several instances of shoplifting at the store, officials said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 June 2026
On May 28, 2023, Chow and his son, Andy Chow, pursued Cormack-Belton out of their Columbia, South Carolina, convenience store after suspecting him of shoplifting.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
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
Noun
One person was arrested and two others took a trip to the hospital Tuesday following a shoplifting incident in Lafayette that also resulted in a brief pursuit and crash, authorities said.
—Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Hundreds of calls for service at the gas station had been made in the five years prior to the shooting, with several instances of shoplifting at the store, officials said.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 2 June 2026
On May 28, 2023, Chow and his son, Andy Chow, pursued Cormack-Belton out of their Columbia, South Carolina, convenience store after suspecting him of shoplifting.
—Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
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
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
Verb
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Bourbon Steak Bourbon Steak is among Mina’s signature concepts, featuring a modern take on steakhouses by incorporating global flavors, slow-poaching steaks in butter and topping off diners’ restaurant experiences with a little whimsy over the past 20 years.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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An older veteran with pension income may be targeted by a pension-poaching scheme.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
Verb
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She was booked and charged with two counts of battery, robbery by snatching and criminal mischief.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Five people were arrested last week after a months-long investigation into a series of chain-snatching robberies in San Francisco, police said on Wednesday.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
Noun
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Yes, Stolen Baby is based on the real-life murder of Broussard and the kidnapping of her daughter, Margo Elizabeth Carey.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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But a week after reporting the kidnapping, investigators arrested the couple at their Cabazon home after determining that Emmanuel was most likely dead and the couple had faked their story.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Verb
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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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Last year, Shaolin Temple announced that Shi was under investigation on suspicion of misappropriation and embezzlement of project funds and temple assets.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Warren Fairley — who took over for a short stint as Boilermakers president in 2023 after Jones was removed — and Jones’ son, Cullen Jones, 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,
28 May 2026
Verb
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The best know how to play through grabbing or shoving of various degrees.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Wembanyama finished Game 6 with 28 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Additionally, a jury found Pasqual guilty of first-degree residential burglary and multiple counts of injuring a spouse, cohabitant, fiance's, boyfriend, girlfriend or child's parent.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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The initial indictment came weeks before Calhoun was due to be released from state prison, where he was returned in 2023 to finish serving a four-year term for assaulting a police officer, trying to strangle a police dog, burglary and other charges.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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“Shoplifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoplifting. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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