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Recent Examples of 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
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
Noun
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoplifting
Verb
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In 2025, Meta went on a AI hiring spree, poaching top executives from rival companies.—
Jon Martindale,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Many of these gorgeous animals have been rescued from poaching, drought, or human-wildlife conflict, and this series documents their journey back to health—and the wild.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2026
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Marcus Chisholm, 44, is accused of snatching the taco stand’s cash register from a cashier’s table and running to his car, police say.—
Mark Price
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some even resorted to body snatching in the name of education.—
Tara Ramanathan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane appears to have broken his silence on a federal kidnapping case involving him and his label.—
DeAsia Paige,
AJC.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Horner, 34, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to capital murder in the course of kidnapping.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 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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Green noise is a mid-frequency sound profile centered around 500 Hz that mimics nature sounds like ocean waves, gentle rain and rustling leaves.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rappa appeared in court last week and pleaded not guilty to charges including embezzlement and larceny.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Gonzalez faces two counts of fraud exceeding $50,000, two counts of grand theft, 61 counts of uttering false instruments and 59 counts of embezzlement, according to the sheriff’s office.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He is then seen slowly approaching the victim, checking his surroundings, and removing his shoes before grabbing her from behind.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Reaves, meanwhile, spent much of the first quarter grabbing at his back.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has issued a public advisory after a hidden camera was found in the front yard of a home in Cerritos, another incident in a growing trend of burglary tactics across Southern California.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Jurors on Tuesday also found true allegations that Weathers personally used a firearm causing death and had a prior residential burglary conviction.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So is picking our favorite food, movies, sports and almost anything else where our individual preferences don’t always align with that of others.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Rather than picking a fight with the White House, Blanco said, the judges are letting the top prosecutor fall on his face.—
Kevin Rector,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Shoplifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoplifting. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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