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Recent Examples of sneak thief
Jake Gyllenhaal lost 20 pounds to play Louis Bloom, the ghoulish sneak thief-turned-freelance crime scene journalist, in this alternately gripping and skin-crawling drama.
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Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2022
Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 2 Aug. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneak thief
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A bit removed from the 84-room resort, these spacious beachfront havens come with their own private plunge pools, Jacuzzis, Balinese beds, loungers, tables, stocked fridges, coffeemakers and safes — something that cat burglar Coop would appreciate.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Nuggets are a cat burglar’s dream team.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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Police said the burglars fled the scene in a different SUV.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Eufy Security Camera Deal The E30 provides a 4K ultra-clear window into your sanctuary, using on-device AI to distinguish between a burglar and a pet knocking over a plant.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2026
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PragueReuters — An unknown thief snatched an 800-year-old skull believed to be of Saint Zdislava of Lemberk from a display box in a church in the northern Czech Republic and ran away with the relic, police said on Wednesday.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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This adjustable sling bag has plenty of space for your phone, cash, keys, and other daily essentials, and is constructed with locking zippers to ward off potential thieves.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2026
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In at least one instance, the driver was able to fight off a gunman and force the would-be robbers to abandon their plan, prosecutors said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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On his way back he was beaten by robbers.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated April 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Sneak thief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneak%20thief. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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