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
Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Murdaugh stole millions in settlement money from the Satterfield family after their mother died in a fall at their home.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 13 May 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
Murdaugh’s lawyers pointed out that trial will look a lot different, as the justices also ruled days of evidence at the murder trial about how Murdaugh stole from clients, many of them in dire straits, shouldn’t be allowed next time.
—Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Murdaugh stole millions in settlement money from the Satterfield family after their mother died in a fall at their home.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stole
Noun
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Vogue Global Editorial Director and Met Gala co-chair Anna Wintour takes to the carpet in teal, complete with a feathery shawl.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
4 May 2026
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There is Yaser Shaw, whose tissue-thin shawls come in shades of chartreuse and hot pink and include delicate embroidery.—
Marisa Meltzer,
Vanity Fair,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On the outside, Sky attempted a move off the ropes, but Asuka swiped her feet out from underneath her and slammed her face-first into the steel ring post.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2026
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The female bear swiped at the woman, and injured her arm and shoulder.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The homer, which snuck just inside the foul pole in right field, was upheld after being reviewed by umpires.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
7 May 2026
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Tweedy even snuck in a callback to Yankee Hotel Foxtrot with a clue about the NATO alphabet (a Times crossword staple).—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The lot code is listed on the back of the packaging and inner flow wrap.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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The alternative is to break out the cotton wool, bubble wrap and prayer mats for James.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Davenport said this is the second time someone has been robbed outside her home.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Despite the March 26 fire at the City Park Bandshell, which destroyed the historic structure and robbed this marquee series of its main stage, the 40-year-old jazz nonprofit has vowed to go on with a mobile stage.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
Verb
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But within the house, violence lurked like flammable gas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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The short answer is that a wide gulf exists between rumor and fact and Swalwell lurked in that gray space, living and thriving in the shadows between provability and denial.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 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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Sabres winger Zach Benson took advantage of Lane Hutson stumbling at the defensive blue line, and grabbed a loose puck before setting up Josh Doan for the opening goal less than five minutes into the game.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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When he was found, deputies said Ortiz became belligerent, yelled at employees, threatened to harm them with a gun, and grabbed one of the resort employees.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stole. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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