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Recent Examples of shoplifting
Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
There was a 14% drop in shoplifting and retail theft, with at least half of the thefts ending in arrest thanks to a re-synching of resources from patrol officers, transit cops, detectives and prosecutors, officials said.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Modesto police said a woman was detained outside of the WinCo on Plaza Parkway by two officers who had witnessed her shoplifting.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Shocking bodycam video shows a shoplifting suspect pull a gun on a police officer inside a Walmart in Ohio.
—Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
Heart-pounding video shows the moment a shoplifting suspect allegedly tried to shoot an Ohio police officer at point-blank range inside a Walmart only to be stopped when his gun appeared to malfunction and a store security worker intervened.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, nationwide job losses attributed to the phenomenon rang in at more than 650,000 as merchandise theft and shoplifting jumped 19 percent over the past year.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2025
Noun
For the shoplifting incident, O’Neil was arrested and charged with larceny under $1,200 and being a common and notorious thief, police said.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
There was a 14% drop in shoplifting and retail theft, with at least half of the thefts ending in arrest thanks to a re-synching of resources from patrol officers, transit cops, detectives and prosecutors, officials said.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2026
Modesto police said a woman was detained outside of the WinCo on Plaza Parkway by two officers who had witnessed her shoplifting.
—Richard Ramos, CBS News, 2 Jan. 2026
Shocking bodycam video shows a shoplifting suspect pull a gun on a police officer inside a Walmart in Ohio.
—Amina Kilpatrick, NBC news, 22 Dec. 2025
Heart-pounding video shows the moment a shoplifting suspect allegedly tried to shoot an Ohio police officer at point-blank range inside a Walmart only to be stopped when his gun appeared to malfunction and a store security worker intervened.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 20 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, nationwide job losses attributed to the phenomenon rang in at more than 650,000 as merchandise theft and shoplifting jumped 19 percent over the past year.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 18 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoplifting
Verb
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Because the league’s attempts at poaching coaching talent are a sign of what’s gotten the 14-3 Broncos this far.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 Jan. 2026
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But to protect themselves, the Dolphins added a fourth tailback Friday, poaching Donovan Edwards from Washington’s practice squad.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Keep going and the path climbs to the top of the arch, a high perch with breath-snatching panoramas.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Shea Moisture Define & Shine Edge Gel slicks my edges back without snatching them to hell.—
Kayla Greaves,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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One of its founders, William da Silva Lima, spent more than 30 years behind bars after being convicted of armed robbery, extortion and kidnapping.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
9 Nov. 2025
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The kidnapping, and Hannibal Lecter's confinement in a ballroom take place in Memphis.—
Keith Sharon,
Nashville Tennessean,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Those rustling sounds in the brush might belong to deer — or not.—
Josh Honeycutt,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
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In a matter of just a few days, the county judge, his son, his nephew, and one of his closest allies had been arrested in two separate incidents — the cattle-rustling case and the jury-duty hearing.—
Mitch Moxley,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That’s how a criminal investigation unfolded in an embezzlement case at the University of California, Davis.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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In 2011, he was sent to Panama to complete a 60-year sentence for murder, corruption and embezzlement during the military's three-decade rule.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Take after the actress by grabbing them in black, or choose from six additional colors, including burgundy and deep brown.—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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Healthy cooking often boils down to accessibility and convenience; busy lives can leave people grabbing less nutritious alternatives.—
Virginia Willis,
AJC.com,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Authorities said police responded to reports of a burglary early morning, when security staff alerted officers of the troubling incident.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the burglary.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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From the costume-picking process to the crazy disguises stars must wear off camera, keep scrolling for the wildest rules contestants on The Masked Singer must follow.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Other photos show them on the sand with their arms around each other and sharing a kiss, with Tatum picking her up and holding her over his head at one point.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Shoplifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoplifting. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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