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noun

Definition of stolenext
as in shawl

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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

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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
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
An internal memo circulated to staffers said the FBI was operating under the presumption that hackers stole data pertaining to all bureau employees, a source told Reuters. — Eric MacK, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026 Between March 2024 and July 2025, the group allegedly stole more than 1,000 pounds of cocaine in the Greater Los Angeles area from rival drug trafficking gangs, according to the statement. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stole
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stole
  1. shawl
  2. swiped
  3. sneaked
  4. wrap
  5. robbed
  6. lurked
  7. serape
  8. grabbed
Noun
  • Crafted from cashmere, the brand’s distinctive material, the capsule comprises long-sleeve polo shirts, double-collar crewnecks, turtlenecks, ski sweaters, argyles, half-zips, bombers, a shawl cardigan and a knitted blazer.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026
  • That’s where a lightweight shawl wrap like this under-$20 find earns its keep.
    — Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of shawl
Verb
  • Two days later, Reese swiped at the ball in Clark’s hands after Clark was fouled, prompting the longtime rivals to exchange words.
    — Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • And Hawaii is enduring hurricane fatigue after Lala, Lowell and Nolo all swiped by the island chain with heavy rain and strong winds.
    — Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of swiped
Verb
  • Ersery, a Ruskin product, snuck out of the KC metro to become an all-Big Ten left tackle for Minnesota.
    — PJ Green September 24, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Florida snuck by the namesake SEC rival 44-39 in their first meeting since 2019.
    — Noah White, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of sneaked
Noun
  • The Marine Layer Lexi Dress carried me through a hot afternoon on a Greek island, dinner, and a chilly evening on deck with a wrap over it.
    — Amanda Eyre Ward, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Mitchell was limited Friday and was seen wearing a large wrap on his right hand.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of wrap
Verb
  • In addition to being robbed of what Toro said was thousands of dollars, Toro said her children are now in therapy after witnessing the shooting.
    — Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Padres center fielder Jase Bowen robbed Perdomo of a home run to end the eighth and then stole one from Tim Tawa to end the ninth.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of robbed
Verb
  • Former landlords lurked in bushes or on roofs or waited in cars outside our home.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Danger lurked in the shady groves of avocado trees that stretched on the mountainsides as far as the eye could see.
    — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of lurked
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of serape
Verb
  • Ross also grabbed the woman by her ponytail and slammed her against the wall, causing injuries to her face and lip, according to the report.
    — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Israel, Iranian analysts have noted, grabbed territory in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, and Syria after October 7 and argued that doing so was essential for its security.
    — Mohammad Ayatollahi Tabaar, Foreign Affairs, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of grabbed

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