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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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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
Derek Vanriper, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS VICTORY LAP — Tyler Reddick steals Daytona 500 win in wild last-lap shootout.
—FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Cathy’s, um, secretions Fennell’s tendency to shock us only lightly comes (sorry) into full effect when Cathy steals off to the moors to masturbate against a giant rock, overwhelmed by her feelings for Heathcliff.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Expect mild redness and a sandpaper-like texture for several days; small sacrifices for a complexion that steals the spotlight.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Her worries grow when a group of badgers takes over the Rabbit School and steals the Egg.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Although the Timberwolves floundered in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, Dosunmu provided a rare bright spot with 11 points and two steals off the bench.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The nude base keeps the look balanced, while the translucent red adds that playful, glossy effect that steals the show.
—Paola Zamarripa, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026
Shop these standout steals and more below.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Girls basketball Avery Gamble poured in 22 points, four steals and three rebounds while Maeve Horsman notched a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead Oliver Ames to the Spartan Classic title with a 54-47 win over Whitman-Hanson.
—Kristina Banahan, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
Her twin sister Danica Williams added eight points and six boars with four steals.
—Butch Hart, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
Junior point guard Travis Brown, who also started in last season’s conference crossover championship game, led West Aurora with 12 points, five assists and four steals.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Nevada also got 14 points, seven rebounds and three steals from Elijah Price.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Nicholas Giarrusso had 23 points and Caden Jones led the defense with three steals.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Freshman guard Meleek Thomas added 20 points and had three steals.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Lyric Caldwell led Centennial with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 3 steals.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
Anthony may first settle into seasons of roughly 18-22 homers with mid-teens steals before any full breakout, meaning current drafters are paying for future peak production rather than present skills.
—Derek Vanriper, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS VICTORY LAP — Tyler Reddick steals Daytona 500 win in wild last-lap shootout.
—FOXNews.com, 16 Feb. 2026
Cathy’s, um, secretions Fennell’s tendency to shock us only lightly comes (sorry) into full effect when Cathy steals off to the moors to masturbate against a giant rock, overwhelmed by her feelings for Heathcliff.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Expect mild redness and a sandpaper-like texture for several days; small sacrifices for a complexion that steals the spotlight.
—Elycia Rubin, HollywoodReporter, 13 Feb. 2026
Her worries grow when a group of badgers takes over the Rabbit School and steals the Egg.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 13 Feb. 2026
Although the Timberwolves floundered in a loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, Dosunmu provided a rare bright spot with 11 points and two steals off the bench.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The nude base keeps the look balanced, while the translucent red adds that playful, glossy effect that steals the show.
—Paola Zamarripa, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026
Shop these standout steals and more below.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
Her teammate, Payton Montgomery, had a team-high 12 points, two offensive rebounds, a pair of steals and a block off the bench.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Girls basketball Avery Gamble poured in 22 points, four steals and three rebounds while Maeve Horsman notched a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead Oliver Ames to the Spartan Classic title with a 54-47 win over Whitman-Hanson.
—Kristina Banahan, Boston Herald, 18 Feb. 2026
Her twin sister Danica Williams added eight points and six boars with four steals.
—Butch Hart, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
Junior point guard Travis Brown, who also started in last season’s conference crossover championship game, led West Aurora with 12 points, five assists and four steals.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Nevada also got 14 points, seven rebounds and three steals from Elijah Price.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Nicholas Giarrusso had 23 points and Caden Jones led the defense with three steals.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 18 Feb. 2026
Freshman guard Meleek Thomas added 20 points and had three steals.
—Matt Byrne, Arkansas Online, 11 Feb. 2026
Lyric Caldwell led Centennial with 12 points, 7 rebounds and 3 steals.
—Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steals
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Continue reading … DARING DASH – Sneaky feline swipes a free snack — and it's caught on video.—
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FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Soon after, a desperate man named Boomba, who witnessed Ma stealing from the shelter, breaks into her home and swipes her food, her phone, and a purse containing her family’s invaluable travel documents.—
Tope Folarin,
The Atlantic,
8 Nov. 2025
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Carolyn sneaks into a gala; Klein, the fairy godmother, introduces her to the instantly besotted prince, John.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
14 Feb. 2026
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Nasir Khan, a scrawny Pakistani American college student living with his parents in Queens, sneaks out and drives his dad’s taxi to a party in Manhattan.—
Stephanie Bai,
The Atlantic,
8 Feb. 2026
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Prices start at $5; there are plenty of bargains for any taste.—
Emily M. Olson,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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It’s widely understood that to shop secondhand is to enter into a treasure hunt, where messiness is permitted and persistence is rewarded with bargains and unique items.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Over-involvement leads to burnout for parents and robs kids of essential developmental skills.—
Lizzie Assa,
CNBC,
10 Feb. 2026
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Critics claim that when students receive scholarships or state aid to attend private schools, this influx of money robs public schools.—
Paul Vallas,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In the American pop-culture feedback loop, at the football-movie intersection between sports and cinema and how the two inform and reflect each other, lurks a line delivery that lasts only a couple of seconds.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
11 Feb. 2026
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This state of affairs allows the Thunder to be the giant that lurks quietly while pondering its choices before Thursday afternoon’s trade deadline.—
Mike Vorkunov,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Supporters of the bill said residents should know the details of data center deals, given the potential impacts, citing water use and power demand.—
Makenzie Huber,
States Newsroom,
19 Feb. 2026
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The results of those marketing and licensing deals have been apparent throughout the men’s hockey tournament, now down to its four semifinalists.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Cathy goes to wipe her fingers on her skirt, but Heathcliff instead grabs her hand and puts her fingers in his mouth.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Soon thereafter, a gear fishing pal of yours gifted you an old, unused fly rod, and that totally grabs a hold of you and completely directs the rest of your life.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Some of the smartest space-saving buys are for drawers and vanities, including the Ukeetap Silverware Organizer for $6 and the Kelofon Travel Jewelry Organizer for $7.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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Brazil is now at 40 percent, largely in part because China shifting its buys to Brazil.—
Lori Ann LaRocco,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Steals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steals. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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