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Recent Examples of shoplifting
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
This would cause large crowds, traffic, accidents, shoplifting and other issues, leading officers to work extra hours.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
The Beverly Hills regular 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, 22 Oct. 2025
Marcus Smith, no address given, shoplifting by asportation.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
But some of the initial videos posted to the app, including one that depicts OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shoplifting, have sparked debates about its utility, potential for harm and legality.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Nine days before Heskett received the termination notice, the body camera footage shows Heskett and another officer confronting a shoplifting suspect outside a local Walmart.
—Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Crimes against property, including vehicle theft and shoplifting, were down 9% in 2024 compared to 2023.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
The prints were obtained from an arrest for shoplifting.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
When Brown was 22 years old, he was charged in at least four separate cases that included shoplifting, larceny, breaking and entering, and felony conspiracy.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
This would cause large crowds, traffic, accidents, shoplifting and other issues, leading officers to work extra hours.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 23 Oct. 2025
The Beverly Hills regular 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, 22 Oct. 2025
Marcus Smith, no address given, shoplifting by asportation.
—Matthew Medsger, Boston Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
But some of the initial videos posted to the app, including one that depicts OpenAI CEO Sam Altman shoplifting, have sparked debates about its utility, potential for harm and legality.
—Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
Nine days before Heskett received the termination notice, the body camera footage shows Heskett and another officer confronting a shoplifting suspect outside a local Walmart.
—Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
Crimes against property, including vehicle theft and shoplifting, were down 9% in 2024 compared to 2023.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
The prints were obtained from an arrest for shoplifting.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoplifting
Verb
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Disney immediately sued YouTube for poaching him, and sued Connolly for breaching his contract.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
30 Oct. 2025
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Kelly was a high-profile hire by the Tigers, poaching him from Notre Dame following the 2021 season.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Going into Detroit and snatching a victory, given the circumstances, would be an energy boost bordering on rocket-propulsion levels.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
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Diabate is relentless and has an uncanny knack for the ball, endearing himself to his teammates with his penchant for keeping the ball alive or snatching offense rebounds off the glass.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Stacey Wondra, 33, has been charged with first-degree murder, second-degree kidnapping and destruction of evidence, Payette County Sheriff Andy Creech told the Idaho Statesman.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Oct. 2025
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The true-crime film follows the mysterious death of a young mother and her son's kidnapping.—
Emy LaCroix,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 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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Gontareva herself is currently under investigation by Ukrainian authorities on suspicion of embezzlement and had previously been investigated on suspicions of helping Kurchenko launder illicit money.—
Olena Loginova,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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After news hit of Ozer’s Safehaven embezzlement indictment in 2024, Ozer spent months reassuring folks that the charges were all going to go away.—
Steve Belanger,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These are especially useful for taking public transport, grabbing a quick coffee, or leaving a small tip at a restaurant.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Peterson led the way, scoring 26 points — 24 before halftime — and grabbing four rebounds.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nutt faces a felony burglary charge in connection to the incident.—
Sarah Volpenhein,
jsonline.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Kohberger is serving four consecutive life sentences with no parole, plus another 10 years, for four counts of first-degree murder and one of burglary.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Concerned that Barack Obama was running away with the race, John McCain made an impulsive gamble, boldly picking the largely unknown Alaska governor Sarah Palin.—
Time,
Time,
3 Nov. 2025
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In a sneak peek video into Season 12, the cast of employees at Lisa Vanderpump’s restaurant sets the stage for some dramatic pumping, partying, and picking sides.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Shoplifting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoplifting. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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