as in thieves
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 stealers
But the real scene stealers are the massive gains (60% to 70%) in graphics performance, and the huge AI performance boost.
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PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
But give people a chance to ditch these sneaky little time-stealers for a night, and most will take it.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Behind the plate, Narvaez became an offensive upgrade and has thrown out more potential base-stealers (30) than any other catcher in the sport.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
But give people a chance to ditch these sneaky little time-stealers for a night, and most will take it.
—Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 18 Sep. 2025
Behind the plate, Narvaez became an offensive upgrade and has thrown out more potential base-stealers (30) than any other catcher in the sport.
—Tim Crowley, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stealers
Noun
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Long-haul and overnight flights, for example, give thieves ample time and opportunity to peruse through suitcases and personal item bags while passengers are asleep, says Figgins.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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The music video interposes clips of a nation on fire—thieves and looters running rampant, protesters spitting in cops’ faces—with footage of Aldean and his band playing in front of a courthouse in Columbia, Tennessee, vowing to deliver justice.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The owner suffered minor injuries, police said, and later told officers the robbers’ haul was worth about $1 million.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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How did robbers break into the Louvre?—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Stealers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stealers. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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