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as in robbery
the unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner
while violent crime in the city has decreased dramatically, rates of theft and vandalism have risen slightly
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Recent Examples of theft
Arrests among migrants have increased, though most involve minor offenses such as traffic violations or theft.
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
What follows is a series of comical misadventures—navigating checkpoints, ruining a wedding, and even car theft—all in a desperate race to get the dove to a beauty pageant in Jerusalem.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
Jordan Shamir, co-founder and CEO of Yofi AI, said fraud and theft continue to be major issues plaguing brands and retailers of all sizes.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
While vehicle thefts have declined nationwide, California is still first in the nation for car thefts by total volume, according to new data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, or NICB, which works to reduce insurance fraud and crime.
—Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
What follows is a series of comical misadventures—navigating checkpoints, ruining a wedding, and even car theft—all in a desperate race to get the dove to a beauty pageant in Jerusalem.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
Jordan Shamir, co-founder and CEO of Yofi AI, said fraud and theft continue to be major issues plaguing brands and retailers of all sizes.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
While vehicle thefts have declined nationwide, California is still first in the nation for car thefts by total volume, according to new data from the National Insurance Crime Bureau, or NICB, which works to reduce insurance fraud and crime.
—Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for theft
Noun
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She was nonetheless convicted of bank robbery and sentenced to seven years in prison, though her sentence was later commuted by President Jimmy Carter and she was pardoned by President Bill Clinton in 2001.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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Alfie’s memory of taking ‘a bullet during a Mexican bank robbery’ feels less vibrant than my memory of dinner at the Olive Garden.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But the chick-snatching wasn't all terror and crib robbery, Parker stressed.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Another recurring feature of the biggest asset booms is outright chicanery, such as fraudulent accounting, the marketing of worthless securities, and plain old stealing.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
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The jury recommended that 21-year-old Jared Catarino of Overland Park serve 12 years for each manslaughter conviction, three years for each armed criminal action conviction and one year for each stealing of a firearm conviction.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Store your trail mix in an airtight container or in individual silicone baggies for an easy grab-and-go snack.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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Dicker’s 33-yard kick, rewarding JK Scott’s reach grab and placement, went through with five seconds left.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Staged to look like a random mugging of a courier, the robbery was, in fact, a sophisticated heist that would ultimately involve the Provisional IRA, the New York mafia and the Colombian cartel.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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The mugging of his early selfies has vanished.—
David Kamp,
New Yorker,
4 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Find a way to limit endless swiping or late-night chats that drain you emotionally, and resist the pressure to respond immediately.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/theft. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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