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as in robbed
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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Recent Examples of stolen
After serving a search warrant, detectives recovered watches, jewelry and clothing stolen during some of the thefts.
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Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Of those polled, 48% reported credit or debit card fraud; 36% reported purchasing something online that was either fake or never came; 29% reported having a personal online account stolen; and 24% reported falling for phishing (scam emails, messages, or calls).
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
On Wednesday, authorities seized two trailers, a forklift, a motorcycle, and five cars all of which were suspected to be stolen, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Lucy is horrified to witness the result of her father’s latest experiment, having stolen these people’s lives, memories, and personalities.
—Jack King, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026
State rights-of-publicity laws are already in place to protect celebrities from having their image or likeness stolen to sell products, the outlet noted.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
The spokesperson said that once a passport has been reported lost or stolen, it is no longer considered valid and cannot be used during travel.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Police say many of the firearms found were stolen from homes and storage units.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Peters, who is 70 years old, is a cause celebre among those who insist the 2020 election was stolen.
—Max Potter, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Of those polled, 48% reported credit or debit card fraud; 36% reported purchasing something online that was either fake or never came; 29% reported having a personal online account stolen; and 24% reported falling for phishing (scam emails, messages, or calls).
—Chuck Brooks, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
On Wednesday, authorities seized two trailers, a forklift, a motorcycle, and five cars all of which were suspected to be stolen, authorities said.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
Lucy is horrified to witness the result of her father’s latest experiment, having stolen these people’s lives, memories, and personalities.
—Jack King, Vulture, 21 Jan. 2026
State rights-of-publicity laws are already in place to protect celebrities from having their image or likeness stolen to sell products, the outlet noted.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
The spokesperson said that once a passport has been reported lost or stolen, it is no longer considered valid and cannot be used during travel.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 15 Jan. 2026
Police say many of the firearms found were stolen from homes and storage units.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 15 Jan. 2026
Peters, who is 70 years old, is a cause celebre among those who insist the 2020 election was stolen.
—Max Potter, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stolen
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In the first four months, he was robbed twice at gunpoint, leading him to conclude that management might be safer.—
Chris Koseluk,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Jan. 2026
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First Nationwide Bank in Wilmette was robbed by a gunman wearing a fake beard.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
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Kate Hudson sneaked into the Best Actress category for Song Sung Blue, an inspirational true-story musical drama; the One Battle After Another ingénue, Chase Infiniti, meanwhile, was locked out.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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Denver more than doubled its lead with an 8-0 run in a spectacular last 35 seconds of the half, started by a highlight alley-oop from Murray to Aaron Gordon, who snuck behind the defense along the baseline.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Jan. 2026
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The source claimed that tensions finally came to a head after Victoria allegedly hijacked a dance at the 2022 nuptials.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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My mum hijacked my first dance with my wife, which had been planned weeks in advance to a romantic love song.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
20 Jan. 2026
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The speedy little Mercedes slipped beneath the truck, nudging it lightly in the belly, and contracted, crushing within itself two male bodies slack with drink and sleep.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Outside of a strong first few minutes Thursday, the Timberwolves slipped back into their poor defensive form that cost them games in San Antonio and then, most notably, Utah.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
23 Jan. 2026
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As when just standing in the Mingus Quick Stop parking lot and squinting down the street at lifting dust while overhearing from within the most mysterious conversation about missing Little Debbie Honey Buns—not stolen, gradually pilfered, but just missing.—
David Searcy,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Wednesday brings the Rule 5 Draft, when eligible prospects can be selected by any of the 30 teams and effectively pilfered from rival organizations.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Dec. 2025
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Your duty to intervene increases with the value of the object and the likelihood it will be purloined.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Sophomore forward Billy Richmond III swiped the ball away from sophomore guard Christian Anderson, tumbled to the floor and passed ahead to Acuff, who completed a three-point play after he was fouled by Lejuan Watts on the layup.—
Matt Byrne,
Arkansas Online,
13 Dec. 2025
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At the end of last week’s episode, the ladies’ investigation reached a real breakthrough when Julian swiped a cache of information related to Jacobson-Moore’s Australia retreat.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
12 Dec. 2025
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The alligator is a symbol that is being misappropriated as a predator, but it’s known as a sacred guardian in the Everglades.—
Melinda Sheckells,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Dec. 2025
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In early August, for example, NABU and SAPO exposed a criminal group of political, military, and business figures that had misappropriated funds allocated by local authorities for the purchase of drones and electronic warfare systems.—
DARIA KALENIUK,
Foreign Affairs,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Stolen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stolen. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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