Synonyms of stole

stole 1 of 2

noun

as in shawl

Related Words

• shawl
• wrap
• serape
• cape
• cloak
• mantle
• frock
• capote
• burnoose
• manteau
• joseph
• palatine
• pelisse
• capuchin
• cowl
• manta
• poncho
• mantilla
• tippet
• capelet
• domino
• mantelet
• pelerine
• roquelaure

stole

2 of 2

verb

past tense of steal

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• swiped
• robbed
• grabbed
• snatched
• pilfered
• lifted
• filched
• purloined
• pocketed
• appropriated
• misappropriated
• nicked
• pinched
• hijacked
• ripped off
• hooked
• snitched
• thieved
• nipped
• picked
• seized
• took
• heisted
• boosted
• made away with
• ran off with
• looted
• plundered
• made off with
• pillaged
• walked off with
• burglarized
• sacked
• knocked over
• rifled
• kidnapped
• rustled
• poached
• grasped
• nailed
• shoplifted
• carjacked
• abducted
• collared
• sponged
• spirited
• mooched
• shanghaied

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• purchased
• bought
• gave
• presented
• contributed
• donated
• bestowed
• handed over

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sneaked
• lurked
• slipped
• slid
• slunk
• crawled
• snaked
• skulked
• tiptoed
• shirked
• crept
• mooched
• moused
• edged
• pussyfooted
• inched
• padded
• wormed
• ghosted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of stole

Noun

Kerry Washington’s gold Oscar de la Renta halter neck dress called back to ’70s glam, while Chase Infiniti was every part the ingenue in a bubblegum Louis Vuitton gown—accessorized to boot with a tulle and organza stole. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 June 2026

For women, a light scarf or stole is good to carry to cover your head, chest, and shoulders with. — Julian Manning, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026

Verb

In 2021, thieves entered Goodland Guns’ former location by cutting a hole in the wall and stole five pistols, four shotguns, and two rifles, according to the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. — Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

In August, these picks from Béis, Hoka, Zara and more stole the show. — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 3 Sep. 2026