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
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
The Batman alum accessorized with a furry light brown stole on one arm, which reached all the way down to her knees.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
Tree will remain standing Sherwood Forest, near Nottingham, in central England, is the traditional hideout of Robin Hood, a legendary outlaw who stole from the rich to give to the poor, while living in the forest to evade his nemesis, the Sheriff of Nottingham.
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Sam Peters,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Noun
Leo presided over the service sitting off to the side of the altar on a white throne, wearing his formal red cape and liturgical stole and praying with a Rosary in his hands.
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Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Marsh walked and stole second before Bryce Harper drew a walk.
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Miami Herald,
17 June 2026
Tree will remain standing Sherwood Forest, near Nottingham, in central England, is the traditional hideout of Robin Hood, a legendary outlaw who stole from the rich to give to the poor, while living in the forest to evade his nemesis, the Sheriff of Nottingham.
—
Sam Peters,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stole
Noun
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My boyfriend’s mother wears the shawl.
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It can be styled on its own, worn under a sweater or jacket in colder seasons, and is easily dressed up with a sleek shawl.
Verb
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The bear swiped at him, causing superficial injuries to his face and chest, and he was taken to a hospital for treatment and released, SBCoFD said.
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But a two-out walk in the second came back to bite him after Matt McClain swiped second base and scored on Tyler Stephenson’s single to center.
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But whenever Louis’s hand dipped, Schmeling sneaked in a lightning-quick right cross.
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The six-suite Baines’ Lodge, though, has stealthily sneaked past them all as an existing camp that has received a thoughtful, artful makeover from operator Abercrombie & Kent.
Noun
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With the wrap in front of you, fold up the edge closest to you.
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Soto, who was pictured on SNY wearing a wrap around his back in the dugout Tuesday, underwent imaging before Wednesday’s doubleheader.
Verb
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The three men held the two at gunpoint and robbed them.
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During their journey to the United States, Jacob saw dead bodies while trekking through the jungle, was kidnapped and robbed at gunpoint with his parents, witnessed a rape, and had to sell candy and beg for money, his dad said.
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Another officer lurked farther away from the home.
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Jacobs, with his long rifle and pack of dogs, was not the only predator in the Alleghenies—wolves and mountain lions still lurked in the forest.
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.
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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.
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Forward Natasha Howard scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Lynx (12-3), who have won 10 of their past 11 games.
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Police said one officer grabbed his gun and another grabbed his taser.
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“Stole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stole. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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