as in robbery
the unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner
in those days the stealing of a horse was a very serious crime
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as in swiping
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
the guy who tried to steal my car was sentenced to a year in jail
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as in sneaking
to move about in a sly or secret manner
the teenagers were able to steal past a security guard and enter the fairgrounds without paying admission
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Recent Examples of stealing
Chad Jennings, New York Times, 21 May 2026
But stealing isn’t negotiation.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Samaniego yielded a one-out single to Starling Marte, but the Royals only had two men on base for a matter of seconds, as the Sox southpaw threw to Durbin at third to catch Thomas stealing.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
Edgington has prior convictions, including property damage and stealing, according to court records.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Like there was a little problem in the Bronx because of stealing, small quality stealing.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The art of base stealing and bunting is just in the toilet at this point.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Adolescents who used tobacco, got into physical fights or engaged in stealing had substantially higher odds of inhalant use and inhalant use disorder.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Justine Lupe has made an art out of scene-stealing.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Federal prosecutors charged him with 13 counts of wire fraud, money laundering and stealing money from political donors.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 2 June 2026
Then Charlotte’s decision to sell their late father’s robotics company—and with it, beings like Cy—spurs Grayson into action, stealing the flash drive with all the company secrets and towing Cy along on his attempt at a corporate takeover.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
His shoulders sagging beneath the weight of disbelief, Roch Cholowsky trudged toward the dugout rail, stealing glances at the jubilant Saint Mary’s mob flooding the diamond behind him.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 June 2026
In 1998, Rodrigues de Oliveira Silva was convicted of stealing rare magazines from Brazil’s National Library Foundation, material then valued at roughly $750,000.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 1 June 2026
Over at JoAnne and Gary's, Orson is confessing to his stepdad about stealing his mom's gun.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
At least four of them were observed going through MTA SUVs parked near the yard gate, stealing high-visibility vests and other pieces of transit equipment.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
In a game worthy of the finest chess matches, Patrick Henry High School coach Sheldon Watkins and Ramon Orozco of Eastlake traded moves for seven innings — bunting, stealing and walking hitters intentionally.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Noun
That’s base stealing in the Pitch Clock Era.
—Chad Jennings, New York Times, 21 May 2026
But stealing isn’t negotiation.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 20 May 2026
Samaniego yielded a one-out single to Starling Marte, but the Royals only had two men on base for a matter of seconds, as the Sox southpaw threw to Durbin at third to catch Thomas stealing.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 20 May 2026
Edgington has prior convictions, including property damage and stealing, according to court records.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Like there was a little problem in the Bronx because of stealing, small quality stealing.
—Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 20 May 2026
The art of base stealing and bunting is just in the toilet at this point.
—Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Adolescents who used tobacco, got into physical fights or engaged in stealing had substantially higher odds of inhalant use and inhalant use disorder.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
Justine Lupe has made an art out of scene-stealing.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 8 May 2026
Verb
Leto, who has done more than a few of these kinds of villainous cartoon characters, brings some scene-stealing sly humor and sharp line readings to his despicable Skeletor with a voice that sounds like a cross between James Earl Jones and Sir Ian McKellen.
—Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 June 2026
Federal prosecutors charged him with 13 counts of wire fraud, money laundering and stealing money from political donors.
—Bobby Allyn, NPR, 2 June 2026
Then Charlotte’s decision to sell their late father’s robotics company—and with it, beings like Cy—spurs Grayson into action, stealing the flash drive with all the company secrets and towing Cy along on his attempt at a corporate takeover.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
His shoulders sagging beneath the weight of disbelief, Roch Cholowsky trudged toward the dugout rail, stealing glances at the jubilant Saint Mary’s mob flooding the diamond behind him.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 1 June 2026
In 1998, Rodrigues de Oliveira Silva was convicted of stealing rare magazines from Brazil’s National Library Foundation, material then valued at roughly $750,000.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 1 June 2026
Over at JoAnne and Gary's, Orson is confessing to his stepdad about stealing his mom's gun.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
At least four of them were observed going through MTA SUVs parked near the yard gate, stealing high-visibility vests and other pieces of transit equipment.
—Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
In a game worthy of the finest chess matches, Patrick Henry High School coach Sheldon Watkins and Ramon Orozco of Eastlake traded moves for seven innings — bunting, stealing and walking hitters intentionally.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stealing
Noun
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During these takeovers, authorities say teens often assault people and sometimes each other, commit robberies and carry out other disorderly behavior.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Two Texas teenagers are accused of using online dating platforms to lure young men into violent robberies that left one victim pistol-whipped and a 15-year-old boy shot four times, authorities said.—
Sophia Compton,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
Verb
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A lot else can happen when a man is going 978 games in a row without swiping any bases.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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The outer display is a fluid experience, from tapping the lower-right corner of the screen to access notifications to swiping to open panels like my calendar, local weather, games, and apps.—
Kimberly Gedeon,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Autonomous task forces of drones could be assigned to defend against specific threats — Russian subs sneaking into the Atlantic Ocean, say, or a possible amphibious landing on Taiwan.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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As for oats, consider sneaking in some extra protein to round out their nutritional profile.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
28 May 2026
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The value of copper is increasing, leading to a rise in thefts as criminals strip it from phone poles, streetlights, and electric vehicle chargers.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
4 June 2026
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Garcia-Hernandez was arrested on charges of theft of an elder adult, obtaining money by false pretenses, and attempted grand theft, along with an out-of-county warrant.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Verb
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In the late 1990s, officers from a gang unit in the LAPD’s Rampart Division were accused of robbing people and planting evidence, among other crimes.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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This talent is noticed by Josh Gad (yes, played by Josh Gad) who puts Doorman into his bank-robbing heist movie franchise.—
Mike Ryan,
IndieWire,
3 June 2026
Verb
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But lurking in the grasslands and forest clearings of at least two southeastern counties is a scaly intruder that state wildlife officials say poses a serious threat to native animals and crops alike.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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Much of the original film’s influence on the show is thematic, with the series conveying the same sense of dread lurking below a cartoonishly perfect suburban cul-de-sac.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
4 June 2026
Verb
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A little pantry pilfering is your right as a member of the household.—
John Hodgman,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
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Prosecutors said Pildes defrauded attendees and small business owners alike, pilfering funds to pay for extensive renovations on a lakefront property in New Jersey, concert tickets, luxury getaways, Michelin star meals and a sports car.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Wednesday's vote signals his support for the war may be slipping even among some members of his own party.—
Claudia Grisales,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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And after a day navigating crowds, returning to the hotel feels kind of like slipping back behind a velvet rope.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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“Stealing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stealing. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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