STEALS Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

steals 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of steal

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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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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steals

2 of 2

noun

plural of steal

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

Verb

Denied children in life, a kuntilanak steals them, those in utero and those already born. —

Literary Hub, 5 May 2026 What is it called when someone steals your coffee? —

Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 2 May 2026 Thompson Houston The city skyline steals the show at this Historic Fourth Ward hotel, on the border of downtown. —

Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026 Henson, who does a lot with a character that doesn’t monopolize the spotlight, touches little Zonia’s hair or steals a subtle glance at her now and then. —

Sara Holdren, Vulture, 26 Apr. 2026 The Pledge is meaningless if the president of the United States lies to us, divides us, bullies us and steals from us. —

Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026 Deed theft is when a scammer steals someone's home, often by forging documents or tricking someone into signing over a deed. —

Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2026 Fernando Mendoza’s emotional hug with mom steals NFL Draft spotlight. —

FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026 At a Goop-like wellness empire built on female empowerment, Alice meets her doppelganger — a shinier, breezier British import who promptly steals her promotion. —

Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Apr. 2026

Noun

Stewart has recorded seven steals on seven attempts. —

Data Skrive, New York Times, 6 May 2026 Anunoby contributed 17 points on 5-of-8 shooting, 10 rebounds, two steals and a block in Tuesday’s series-shifting win. —

Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 Apr. 2026 Flagg edged his former Duke teammate to win the award Monday night after becoming the first rookie since Michael Jordan in 1984-85 to lead his team in points, rebounds, assists and steals. —

Schuyler Dixon, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026 Keep reading to shop some of my favorite Quince bundle-and-save steals. —

Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 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
Sure, the sequence largely swipes away hints given prior that Bowser was an absent father, but in a film where most of the characters veer toward the blandly nice, watching a dad and his son bond over their same sociopathic tendencies was the only moment that tugged at the heartstrings.

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026