STOLE Synonyms: 104 Similar and Opposite Words

stole 1 of 2

noun

Definition of stole

as in shawl

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stole

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verb

past tense of steal

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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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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Noun

At the 2004 premiere of The Incredibles, the New Jersey native wore an all-pink look consisting of a camo-print skirt, pastel jacket, calf-high bow-front boots and a sequined purse, all topped with a furry stole. — Tanisha Bhat, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 Corbin also wore a Jamaican flag graduation stole, which seems to confirm his heritage. — Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 8 June 2026

Verb

After the vows, the newlyweds stole a quiet moment to take sunset portraits along the water. — Alexandra MacOn, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026 The hackers who stole billions of dollars in cryptocurrency from the Binance exchange spent months working on the theft and used both social engineering and novel malware in the process, the company said Tuesday. — Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 4 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stole

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Noun

In photos published by The Daily Mail, Fiebig is seen in a white shawl over her off-the-shoulder white lace gown.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 2 Nov. 2026
In addition to Nyx’s resonant vocals, the classic costumes, flowing shawls and windswept hair of the real Nicks will transport audiences back in time.

— Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of shawl

Verb

In post-mortem reviews of the midterm elections in which Democrats swiped control of both chambers of Congress, several GOP leaders pinpointed the blame on the Iran war, including Vice President JD Vance.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2026
Dursus, meanwhile, made 4-of-5 field goal attempts, three of which were 3-pointers, and swiped two steals in the first 17 minutes of her UConn career.

— Jake McCreven, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of swiped

Verb

The Avs killed off a penalty and appeared poised to get to the second intermission with a two-goal advantage, but Leafs forward Easton Cowan snuck one through Blackwood by the near post.

— Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 10 Nov. 2026
Gonzalez answered later in the third quarter, making a 52-yard field goal that snuck through the bottom right corner of the goalposts.

— David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of sneaked

Noun

Crust can be baked 1 day ahead; tightly wrap and store at room temperature.

— Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
Signature experiences include the Urut Melayu massage, or more indulgent multi-sensory therapies such as Earth & Fire, which includes body mask, wrap, and exfoliation.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

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According to court documents and statements made in court, on July 15, 2024, White, brandishing a handgun, robbed the Sunglass Hut at the Westfarms Mall in West Hartford.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026
Two people are facing charges after authorities say an 81-year-old Delaware man was lured to a home in Elkton, Maryland, where he was tortured, assaulted and robbed.

— ABC News, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of robbed

Verb

In the rugged mountains of Afghanistan, on the morning of March 11, 2013, something lurked just below the surface of a young Afghan man, a boy, really.

— Ron Farina, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Like fossils of prehistoric life, the evidence of all these past relationships lurked in the debris of our Connecticut household.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 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

Grayson Grove grabbed a team-high six boards to go with seven points for the Golden Gophers.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026
Doncic, who led the Lakers with 32 points, five assists, five rebounds and three steals, grabbed at his right ankle immediately.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Nov. 2026

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