1
as in swipes
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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2
as in sneaks
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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as in bargains
something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price
at 50% off, that shirt is a real steal
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Recent Examples of steals
Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The actress is clearly relishing the opportunity to deliver Aaron Sorkin’s barbed dialogue (though perhaps not as much as Philip Seymour Hoffman, who steals the show as an explosive CIA functionary).
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Grofield steals for art; Stanfield creates art to steal attention.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Breast cancer steals much more than just health and safety from the people who experience it.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2025
Contemporary designer steals like Staud’s cap-sleeve dress and Norma Kamali’s Maria dress are top priorities on my wish list as well.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025
But as in most of his roles since The Departed and The Fighter, Wahlberg shows little charisma, particularly when he’s flanked by an actor with the irreverent verve of LaKeith Stanfield, who steals every scene without even breaking a sweat.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
In the series, Russ steals the prosthetics from his dad, who is a professional prosthetic artist for film and television in Los Angeles.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
But sometimes stress over the sheer volume of what’s on our plates steals the most precious moments.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Stan Son, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, 89 percent plan to search for steals and deals including shopping during holiday promotional weeks (75 percent) and waiting for items on their wish lists to drop in price (49 percent).
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Webb’s biggest stride as a defender was his ability to prevent steals, which had been a problem for him in recent seasons.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
The Clippers were led by forward Kawhi Leonard, who posted 17 points on 5-of-10 shooting, two rebounds, two steals and one assist in 19 minutes in the first half and sat out for the rest of the game.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Green finished with two points, four assists, two steals, and one rebound against the Lakers.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Liam McNeeley was listed as one of the steals of the draft based on where he was selected, and Josh Longstaff was recognized as one of the top assistant coaches in the league.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
Cunningham tallied 26 points, six rebounds, six assists and two steals in just 18 minutes of play — all in the first half.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 10 Oct. 2025
In fact, her 2024-2025 Bucs team led the Sunshine State Conference in scoring, rebounds and steals.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
However, Fred steals Velma's thunder when the scales are tilted in her favor to take back control.
—Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The actress is clearly relishing the opportunity to deliver Aaron Sorkin’s barbed dialogue (though perhaps not as much as Philip Seymour Hoffman, who steals the show as an explosive CIA functionary).
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
Grofield steals for art; Stanfield creates art to steal attention.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Oct. 2025
Breast cancer steals much more than just health and safety from the people who experience it.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 9 Oct. 2025
Contemporary designer steals like Staud’s cap-sleeve dress and Norma Kamali’s Maria dress are top priorities on my wish list as well.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2025
But as in most of his roles since The Departed and The Fighter, Wahlberg shows little charisma, particularly when he’s flanked by an actor with the irreverent verve of LaKeith Stanfield, who steals every scene without even breaking a sweat.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025
In the series, Russ steals the prosthetics from his dad, who is a professional prosthetic artist for film and television in Los Angeles.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
But sometimes stress over the sheer volume of what’s on our plates steals the most precious moments.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
Regardless, Jones should still be a significant part of the rotation — his excellent field goal percentage and contributions in assists and steals are quite lovely.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, 89 percent plan to search for steals and deals including shopping during holiday promotional weeks (75 percent) and waiting for items on their wish lists to drop in price (49 percent).
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 15 Oct. 2025
Webb’s biggest stride as a defender was his ability to prevent steals, which had been a problem for him in recent seasons.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2025
The Clippers were led by forward Kawhi Leonard, who posted 17 points on 5-of-10 shooting, two rebounds, two steals and one assist in 19 minutes in the first half and sat out for the rest of the game.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
Green finished with two points, four assists, two steals, and one rebound against the Lakers.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Liam McNeeley was listed as one of the steals of the draft based on where he was selected, and Josh Longstaff was recognized as one of the top assistant coaches in the league.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
Cunningham tallied 26 points, six rebounds, six assists and two steals in just 18 minutes of play — all in the first half.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 10 Oct. 2025
In fact, her 2024-2025 Bucs team led the Sunshine State Conference in scoring, rebounds and steals.
—Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steals
Verb
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Wednesday swipes Enid’s driver’s-ed consent form to sneak off to visit Tyler at Willow Hill Psychiatric Hospital.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
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Kevin sneaks his way into a room at the Plaza Hotel and gets up to his usual shenanigans in the building, which was owned in real life by Donald at the time, with Ivana serving as the property's president.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Oct. 2025
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Think of it as your last line of defense against a fake invite that sneaks into your inbox.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Don't forget to check out our Prime Day mega-post for even more still available bargains.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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And don’t forget to check out some of our other favorite kitchen deals and bargains on items under $25.—
Mark Marino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Circle was the first in a trio of critical-of-the-Establishment films that also includes 2003’s Crimson Gold (about a mentally ill veteran who robs a jewelry store) and 2006’s Offside (in which a group of young women try to sneak into a soccer match).—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
14 Oct. 2025
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Diabetic eye disease robs sight from millions.—
Liz Szabo,
Scientific American,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Beneath such moves often lurks a selfish desire to soothe increasing anxiety, unrest, and potentially even boredom.—
Kurt Strovink,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Behind a black iron gate, the door is marked with a wreath, and a cat sometimes lurks in the window.—
Lizzie Kane,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Additional deals have been secured with World Pictures for the CIS region, Karantajina for the former Yugoslavia, and Front Row for Middle East and North Africa.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
16 Oct. 2025
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Sponsored content deals are expected to surpass $10 billion this year, as more advertisers cut back on traditional media advertising and dive headfirst into influencer marketing.—
Taylor Lorenz,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Never one to sit idly by, Danny grabs his NYPD shield and goes bulldozing his way to the crime scene.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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And then Rising walks away, grabs the iPad and motions for Mayer to join him.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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As part of a dealmaking spree in recent years, Wasserman has made major buys, including Brillstein Entertainment Partners, as a major player in both the representation and production space.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Oct. 2025
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This once supreme safety stock saw PTs lowered at many other Wall Street research firms, which maintained a mix of buys and holds.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Steals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steals. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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