1
as in swiped
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 sneaked
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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Recent Examples of stole
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Moments later, Carthen struts into the frame wearing a Patriot's jersey corset, an enormous fur stole, and knee-high Timberland stilettos.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Prosecutors said Haidar stole money that was supposed to be deposited into ATMs and made false data entries to hide the theft.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
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Noun
The Batman alum accessorized with a furry light brown stole on one arm, which reached all the way down to her knees.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
Moments later, Carthen struts into the frame wearing a Patriot's jersey corset, an enormous fur stole, and knee-high Timberland stilettos.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Angels added a run in the fifth when Vaughn Grissom scored from third base when Peraza stole second base and Rockies catcher Goodman sent his throw into center field.
—Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 2 June 2026
Prosecutors said Haidar stole money that was supposed to be deposited into ATMs and made false data entries to hide the theft.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stole
Noun
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For example, this travel wrap, with more than 8,400 five-star ratings, functions as a cardigan, poncho, cape, and shawl.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 2026
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Videos on social media show the 21 year old walking across the stage in a black graduation cap and gown, adorned with a blue and white shawl.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
Verb
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An emotionally disturbed man swiped an idling private ambulance off a Bronx street Thursday — taking the rescue vehicle on a short joyride before crashing it into a car, police said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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Whatever’s swiped or not swiped from that book here, who cares, as Danielewski has promised it will never, ever be adapted to the screen.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Her initial thought was that the neighbor’s cat must have snuck into her yard.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The children couldn’t make calls unmonitored, so Matthew snuck into payphones, a hoodie over his head, to pass information back to the fracturing cult, which still contained a few adult loyalists.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Letizia paired the sandals with & Other Stories’ cotton midi wrap dress in red, cut with a crossover neckline, short wide sleeves and a self-tie belt at the waist, with soft gathers through the bodice and skirt.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
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The program focuses on creative deal-making, including buying single-family homes using strategies such as subject-to and owner financing, then selling them retail or through wrap notes.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The Cleveland Guardians may have won the battle, a replay review that robbed Connor Wong of his first home run since 2024, but the Boston Red Sox won the war, Saturday’s game.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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Connor Schwettman hit a bolt to center field, but was robbed on a diving catch by Eli Irvine.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Others argue that the maze needs a minotaur, and point to a mysterious creature that has lurked within the Backrooms since the beginning.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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But beneath the smooth surface, major engineering problems have lurked since it was constructed in the 1920s.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Big Bend Holiday Hotel Big Bend Holiday Hotel has restored all its rooms with rustic flair, complete with serape curtains and custom tile work.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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At folding tables covered in colorful serapes, crockpots bubble with carne asada, as Hernandez’s brother, sister and other workers prep chile de arbol and dice onions for guacamole.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
18 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He's also grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 4 assists.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Spurs reserve Harrison Barnes accidentally collided with Brunson's right knee while falling to the floor, and the Knicks star immediately grabbed at the leg in apparent pain.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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“Stole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stole. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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