as in thief
one who steals
the Internet has simply provided stealers and scammers with a new venue for their crimes
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Recent Examples of stealer
After a thorough search, Ozark scene stealer Tom Pelphrey took it on, delivering a visceral performance that elevated the show.
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Justin Kroll, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Base stealers were 3-for-3 against León last year and 10-for-12 in 2023.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
This match could be a show-stealer.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Kim has better defense and is a base-stealer.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
There, sequel stars Streep, Blunt, Tucci, and Lucy Liu, as well as its scene stealers like Justin Theroux and BJ Novack, continued to enjoy their evening in a more intimate setting, complete with plush carpets and crushed upholstery.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Marco Calvani gets laughs as Anna’s frequent cab driver, Marco; Stella Pecollo is a scene stealer as Matteo’s spicy aunt; and Aziza Scott is hilarious as Anna’s friend as Claire, Anna’s friend back home, who tries to be the voice of reason in the situation.
—Adam Graham, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Nick and Jules’ sister Portia is a real trip, an alternately flighty and haughty mean girl played to devilishly effervescent perfection by Dickinson scene stealer Gus Birney.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 Mar. 2026
Their only hope is that more bubble teams lose, zero bid stealers lose, and maybe the committee even feels bad for leaving Darian DeVries out of the field last year, when DeVries’ West Virginia team was a shocking exclusion.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Justin Kroll, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Base stealers were 3-for-3 against León last year and 10-for-12 in 2023.
—Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 18 May 2026
This match could be a show-stealer.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 9 May 2026
Kim has better defense and is a base-stealer.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
There, sequel stars Streep, Blunt, Tucci, and Lucy Liu, as well as its scene stealers like Justin Theroux and BJ Novack, continued to enjoy their evening in a more intimate setting, complete with plush carpets and crushed upholstery.
—Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 21 Apr. 2026
Marco Calvani gets laughs as Anna’s frequent cab driver, Marco; Stella Pecollo is a scene stealer as Matteo’s spicy aunt; and Aziza Scott is hilarious as Anna’s friend as Claire, Anna’s friend back home, who tries to be the voice of reason in the situation.
—Adam Graham, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Nick and Jules’ sister Portia is a real trip, an alternately flighty and haughty mean girl played to devilishly effervescent perfection by Dickinson scene stealer Gus Birney.
—Judy Berman, Time, 26 Mar. 2026
Their only hope is that more bubble teams lose, zero bid stealers lose, and maybe the committee even feels bad for leaving Darian DeVries out of the field last year, when DeVries’ West Virginia team was a shocking exclusion.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stealer
Noun
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Swenson says that cable actually belongs to AT&T, and was cut down from telephone poles by thieves.—
John Ruwitch,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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Surveillance video shows thieves going into a Twin Cities building, then coming out with a cart full of art.—
Jason Rantala,
CBS News,
3 June 2026
Noun
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The robbers then got into a white sport-utility vehicle and fled east on Ontario Street, police said.—
Josh Hernandez,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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The show is inspired by the true story of the man who became known as ‘Ireland’s most polite bank robber,’ and The Irish Independent podcast of the same name.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
17 May 2026
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“Stealer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stealer. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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