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
Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
One of the ostriches steals Turk’s Kangol hat and puts it on.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 26 May 2026
Ahead, shop the K-beauty steals our editors are eyeing before Prime Day officially begins.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 May 2026
Karabash’s debut film appearance—as Gana, a nurse who steals patients’ ID cards and traffics them for identity theft in Bezbog (2016; Godless)—brought her instant acclaim, fetching her several best actress awards at the Locarno, Sarajevo, and Stockholm film festivals among others.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
Some believe Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey to be the national bird because the eagle steals food from other birds, but Kochersperger said that’s a myth.
—Sarah Raza, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
When a ruthless despot steals a billion-dollar fortune, the team is sent to steal it back on what would be for anyone else a suicide mission.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Dahlia, a disillusioned police aide, breaks into the mansion of the corrupt police chief Bernal and steals the money from his safe, unloading the funds to slum dwellers whose settlement Bernal razed down.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
Everyone on stage mesmerizes, yet Christopher Nell as The Boy, a barrel of laughs and an acrobat, nonetheless steals the show.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Data Skrive, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Verb
Their brother, Bill, steals the film as an unstable groundskeeper who is tasked with killing an errant gopher.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 28 May 2026
One of the ostriches steals Turk’s Kangol hat and puts it on.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 26 May 2026
Ahead, shop the K-beauty steals our editors are eyeing before Prime Day officially begins.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 20 May 2026
Karabash’s debut film appearance—as Gana, a nurse who steals patients’ ID cards and traffics them for identity theft in Bezbog (2016; Godless)—brought her instant acclaim, fetching her several best actress awards at the Locarno, Sarajevo, and Stockholm film festivals among others.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 May 2026
Some believe Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey to be the national bird because the eagle steals food from other birds, but Kochersperger said that’s a myth.
—Sarah Raza, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
When a ruthless despot steals a billion-dollar fortune, the team is sent to steal it back on what would be for anyone else a suicide mission.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 14 May 2026
Dahlia, a disillusioned police aide, breaks into the mansion of the corrupt police chief Bernal and steals the money from his safe, unloading the funds to slum dwellers whose settlement Bernal razed down.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
Everyone on stage mesmerizes, yet Christopher Nell as The Boy, a barrel of laughs and an acrobat, nonetheless steals the show.
—Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Noun
Wood has recorded 10 steals on 11 attempts.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steals
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Geomagnetic conditions are expected to intensify late tonight into early tomorrow, if the CME swipes Earth, according to the latest forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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In season one, Coop swipes jewelry, expensive wine, designer handbags and more to pay his alimony, child support and to keep up appearances in a neighborhood where appearances are all that matter.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fans are less tame, however, when Mamdani sneaks into the bar through a side entrance with New York City’s First Lady, Rama Duwaji.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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This bucket crossbody bag satisfies both in a minimalist silhouette, which sneaks in luxurious details like nappa leather trims, protective metal feet, and a secure zipper top closure.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
26 May 2026
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Don't miss out on more still-available Memorial Day tech deals, including plenty of under-$50 bargains!—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
26 May 2026
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But that behavioral leaning makes less sense in the context of modern economic innovations like legal rights, banks and laws, and with mechanisms to enforce bargains, such as police and litigation.—
Owen D. Jones,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
Verb
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The story follows Tereza, a recent high school graduate whose life is upended by a relentless diagnosis that gradually robs her of her sight.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
6 May 2026
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After seeing the financial circumstances of his community members, Sinise's character enters a bank — where Wilson is the guard — and robs it for cash.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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What starts as a mystery becomes an existential horror film, a harrowing journey into a landscape in which death lurks around every corner.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
23 May 2026
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But the most worrisome aspect of any collision between the Milky Way and Andromeda is the supermassive black hole that lurks at the center of each.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
22 May 2026
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Driven by looming patent cliffs, newly buoyant public markets, and Big Pharma’s race to beef up their pipelines, dealmaking so far in 2026 amounted to $106 billion over 201 deals, according to PitchBook data.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Prime members can access thousands of deals across all major categories, including electronics, camping gear, clothing essentials, comfortable shoes, premium beauty products, and more.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Kennedy then pins the snake’s head and grabs it by the mouth, avoiding any potential venomous bites.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Davis grabs two suitcases off the belt, pulls out a handheld computer that looks like an extra-rugged iPad, and scans the bar codes on the luggage tags.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
26 May 2026
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The campaign’s ad buys have been supplemented by polling work and consultancy help, according to campaign finance statements.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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Advertisers’ enthusiasm for in-game buys is amplified by a combination of relative scarcity and scale.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2026
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“Steals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steals. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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