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 snuck
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
Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
The look was elevated with a matching fur stole and a cane, accessories that nodded to the opulence of Black Dandyism.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 8 May 2025
And speaking of accessories, the Kylie Cosmetics founder was wrapped up in a black satin stole that fanned out across the carpet.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 7 May 2025
Investment pieces: Fur stoles and oversized brooches adorned track jackets at Miu Miu, lace body suits at Valentino, tights ranging from lux cashmere at The Row to cargo pocketed versions at Coperni, Gabriela Hearst’s cowboy boots.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The two symbols of the papacy handed to Leo were the pallium stole and the fisherman’s ring.
—Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
The look was elevated with a matching fur stole and a cane, accessories that nodded to the opulence of Black Dandyism.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 8 May 2025
And speaking of accessories, the Kylie Cosmetics founder was wrapped up in a black satin stole that fanned out across the carpet.
—Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 7 May 2025
Investment pieces: Fur stoles and oversized brooches adorned track jackets at Miu Miu, lace body suits at Valentino, tights ranging from lux cashmere at The Row to cargo pocketed versions at Coperni, Gabriela Hearst’s cowboy boots.
—Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stole
Noun
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Its black shawl is like a nun’s cowl; its lens is level with her breasts.—
Max Norman,
New Yorker,
13 June 2025
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Willow accessorized with a blue shawl and a white corsage, smiling alongside her dad.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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The watches were swiped from Reeves’ Hollywood Hills home in December 2023, according to police.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
30 Dec. 2024
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Where there once were homes and gardens was now a wide furrow of dirt, as if a giant had swiped his foot across it.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The man had been robbed, and his credit card had been used all over town.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Mother and daughter attacked, robbed over parking space dispute at Citadel Outlets.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Sevilla snuck in between Tchouameni and Asencio, with eventual scorer Dodi Lukebakio taking advantage of a mistake from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who doesn’t usually make them.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Tears of joy flowed when a daughter snuck home early for Christmas to surprise her mom after two years of traveling.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA TODAY,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Telfar bags swung next to kente cloth wraps, and authors like Clarence Haynes signed copies of his new novel, The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery, as lines snaked through the crowds.—
Essence,
Essence,
19 June 2025
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Crispy Chicken Salad Wraps The strawberry lemonade adds a juicy, fruity contrast to savory wraps filled with crunchy lettuce, grilled or breaded chicken, and a creamy dressing.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 June 2025
Verb
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If the only avenue for someone grabbed off the street to even present evidence contesting the government’s claims is through a complicated federal habeas claim as they’re getting rushed onto a plane, when many won’t even have lawyers, that’s effectively nothing.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The attacker then grabbed around $10 out of the victim’s pockets before fleeing on foot.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Another fun option is these glasses on sale now for $22.98 at Oriental Trading, featuring a colorful serape design.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
1 May 2024
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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,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The city slipped into a recession, and things got harder.—
Dodai Stewart,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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The movie slipped to fifth, third, and sixth ranks in the following weeks.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Stole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stole. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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