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Recent Examples of shoplifting
Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Following an arrest for shoplifting in Chicago, Medina was released on June 19, 2023, DHS said.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Though political rhetoric focused on sanctuary laws, Medina’s past contact with local law enforcement appears to be limited to a shoplifting arrest in 2023.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
He was released again on June 19, 2023, following a shoplifting arrest in Chicago, federal officials said.
—Ava Kelley, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
This is a shoplifting comedy without any pros at the helm.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
The law requires that any undocumented immigrant who is charged with or admits having committed burglary, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer or any serious felonies be detained.
—Anna Heqimi, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
For a certain subset of the city’s wealthy-ish, a little shoplifting on your grocery run has become about as mundane as jaywalking.
—Nora Deligter, Curbed, 6 Mar. 2026
The State Police suspended Kent without pay in 2024 after the shoplifting accusations came to light.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Noun
Crimes against property, such as shoplifting, arson, embezzlement and identity theft, are overall down 6%, though shoplifting and embezzlement increased.
—Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026
Following an arrest for shoplifting in Chicago, Medina was released on June 19, 2023, DHS said.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Though political rhetoric focused on sanctuary laws, Medina’s past contact with local law enforcement appears to be limited to a shoplifting arrest in 2023.
—Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
He was released again on June 19, 2023, following a shoplifting arrest in Chicago, federal officials said.
—Ava Kelley, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
This is a shoplifting comedy without any pros at the helm.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
The law requires that any undocumented immigrant who is charged with or admits having committed burglary, shoplifting, assault of a law enforcement officer or any serious felonies be detained.
—Anna Heqimi, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
For a certain subset of the city’s wealthy-ish, a little shoplifting on your grocery run has become about as mundane as jaywalking.
—Nora Deligter, Curbed, 6 Mar. 2026
The State Police suspended Kent without pay in 2024 after the shoplifting accusations came to light.
—Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoplifting
Verb
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Justin realizes that poaching artichokes in wine is delicious; Laurence perfects crispy rice; Sieger figures out how to get Tom to eat okra.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2026
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Approximately $150 million is at stake in the poaching penalty and exit fee lawsuits — the former filed by the Pac-12 against the Mountain West, the latter by Utah State, Boise State and Colorado State against the Mountain West.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Switching between modes is as easy as pressing a button, but testers say MC Mode is the real standout for its jaw-snatching results.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Sixth District Commissioner Donna Miller was in the latter group, successfully snatching the Democratic nomination for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Detectives have not determined if he is connected to last week's kidnapping in the same general area.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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In November, the board granted parole to Gregory Lee Vogelsang, who was convicted in August 1999 of more than two dozen child molestation and kidnapping charges involving five boys.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
27 Mar. 2026
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His presentation showed these daytime levels to be roughly equivalent to a quiet rural area, while nighttime levels would be at the sound level of a whisper or rustling leaves.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Sunshine, blue skies, rustling palm fronds, a high of 78 degrees – the South Floridian dream.—
Risa Polansky Shiman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Mar. 2026
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Safiullah Manzoor, 43, of Walnut Creek, who was arrested March 11, is charged with a felony count of embezzlement over time.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
21 Mar. 2026
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The welfare scandal came to light in 2020 when the former director of the Mississippi Department of Human Services, John Davis, was indicted on fraud and embezzlement charges alongside several others, including DiBiase's brother, former pro wrestler Brett DiBiase.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kaufman-Renn hit his first seven shots — going 6-for-6 and grabbing five rebounds in the first half — on the way to 20 points.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Agents targeted grocery stores, churches, and construction sites, smashing car windows and pulling people from vehicles or grabbing them at a hardware store parking lot.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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If residents have any evidence or information relating to the March 31 burglaries, contact the Skokie Police Department at 847-982-5900.—
Claire Murphy,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Last year, there were 117 auto burglaries.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The 6-foot-1 guard followed up his 36-point night against the Hawks by picking the Hornets apart with paint jumpers, going 8-for-10 in the paint with just one shot inside the restricted area.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Even if the Broncos trust Dobbins to become durable, picking his successor is logical.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Shoplifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoplifting. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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