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
Maria Nenet Barrios, Pitchfork, 18 June 2026
Critics are at 78% fresh for the older-guy-skewing period drama, which follows the dude who steals from the rich and gives to the poor.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 June 2026
In Disclosure Day, cybersecurity expert Daniel Kellner (O’Connor) steals files confirming alien contact from the Wardex Corporation, an off-the-books non-governmental organization.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The film won the Berlin Silver Bear in 2012 and stars Seydoux as a troubled young woman caring for her little brother who steals ski equipment to support them both.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 June 2026
Ellner steals evidence that aliens have visited Earth from his employer, Wardex, which has been hiding the secret for the government.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
The compromise packages executed a 28 KB payload that steals credentials from AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, password managers, and over 90 developer tool configurations.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
Rae Burrell added 10 points, three rebounds and two steals off the bench.
—John Davis, Daily News, 8 June 2026
Rudd plays a wedding band musician who comes into conflict with Jonas' character when the pop star steals Rudd's idea for a song and turns it into a massive hit.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026
Harper has been crafty on the base paths, recording five steals on seven attempts.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Jordin Canada ran the offense without a turnover, finishing with nine assists and three steals.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Hart is the heart, the muscle, the 3-points, 15-rebounds, 6-assists, 4-steals guy—that’s his actual stat line in the Game 1 Finals victory—unafraid to bang the timely three–pointer when the opposition is begging him to fire away.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026
Lecan had four steals and, characteristically, Clark was looking for fouls to be called throughout the game.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
Natasha Howard had 21 points, four assists, four rebounds and three steals.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
The Reds only turned one of the steals into a run.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Howard eclipsed 2,500 career points and became the youngest player in WNBA history to record 2,500 points, 500 rebounds, 500 assists, 200 steals and 100 blocks.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Verb
The album’s second half steals the show.
—Maria Nenet Barrios, Pitchfork, 18 June 2026
Critics are at 78% fresh for the older-guy-skewing period drama, which follows the dude who steals from the rich and gives to the poor.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 June 2026
In Disclosure Day, cybersecurity expert Daniel Kellner (O’Connor) steals files confirming alien contact from the Wardex Corporation, an off-the-books non-governmental organization.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
The film won the Berlin Silver Bear in 2012 and stars Seydoux as a troubled young woman caring for her little brother who steals ski equipment to support them both.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 10 June 2026
Ellner steals evidence that aliens have visited Earth from his employer, Wardex, which has been hiding the secret for the government.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 June 2026
The compromise packages executed a 28 KB payload that steals credentials from AWS, Azure, GCP, Kubernetes, password managers, and over 90 developer tool configurations.
—Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 8 June 2026
Rae Burrell added 10 points, three rebounds and two steals off the bench.
—John Davis, Daily News, 8 June 2026
Rudd plays a wedding band musician who comes into conflict with Jonas' character when the pop star steals Rudd's idea for a song and turns it into a massive hit.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Noun
The steals matter almost as much as the scoring for Brooklyn.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 17 June 2026
Harper has been crafty on the base paths, recording five steals on seven attempts.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Jordin Canada ran the offense without a turnover, finishing with nine assists and three steals.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 15 June 2026
Hart is the heart, the muscle, the 3-points, 15-rebounds, 6-assists, 4-steals guy—that’s his actual stat line in the Game 1 Finals victory—unafraid to bang the timely three–pointer when the opposition is begging him to fire away.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 14 June 2026
Lecan had four steals and, characteristically, Clark was looking for fouls to be called throughout the game.
—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 14 June 2026
Natasha Howard had 21 points, four assists, four rebounds and three steals.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 10 June 2026
The Reds only turned one of the steals into a run.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 June 2026
Howard eclipsed 2,500 career points and became the youngest player in WNBA history to record 2,500 points, 500 rebounds, 500 assists, 200 steals and 100 blocks.
—ABC News, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steals
Verb
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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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One of them invites Bonnie over for a sleepover, and Jessie sneaks into her overnight bag, not realizing that toys are verboten to the new generation.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
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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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However, this is an exception to the seasonal ski resort rule, where summer is high season, so don’t expect any bargains, just first class everything.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Entering the final season of a three-year, $13 million deal, McBride represents one of the best bargains in basketball.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Long known as the heroic outlaw who robs from the rich to give to the poor, Sarnoski’s revisionist take wasn’t purposefully trying to knock Robin Hood down a peg or cater to either political party’s preferred interpretation of the legendary figure.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
22 June 2026
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Brandsema explained that humans are born with one pool of motor neurons for life, and SMA slowly robs individuals of their motor neurons over time, leaving them with difficulty walking or running, holding up their heads, or even swallowing food and liquid safely.—
Ciara McCarthy
June 15,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Yet despite its reputation, this isn’t a bloodthirsty murder-bird that lurks in the rainforests waiting for its next victim.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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At the heart of our home galaxy lurks a gigantic black hole that’s more than a trillion times heavier than Earth, with all that mass stuffed into a region that is about 2,000 times wider than our planet.—
Jeanna Bryner,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Even though the official start of the sale is still a few weeks away, Amazon has launched a few early-bird deals, including plenty of savings on Apple iPads, AirPods, and Watches.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
18 June 2026
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For a service built on impulse viewing, telco deals buy instant reach and built-in billing in price-sensitive markets where persuading users to sign up directly can be hard.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
18 June 2026
Verb
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The design is what grabs your attention at first sight.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 12,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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The goal is to have a welcoming environment that grabs visitors' attention.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Authorities observed at least 165 drug buys during the course of the operation, Pirro said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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That will start once the index funds have completed their buys, and it will be put to the real test once lock-up periods start to expire in the coming months, which will bring more supply onto the market.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
16 June 2026
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“Steals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steals. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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