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as in robberies
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 thefts
The thefts, assaults, and rapes that resulted from these vices often went unpunished, as British commanders prioritized prosecuting the war over protecting civilians.
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Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Her arrest followed a months-long investigation into upwards of 40 thefts from a single Under Armour store in the Carlsbad Premium Outlets on Paseo del Norte.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
Police said the network was behind about 40% of London phone thefts in a year.
—Rajeev Tyagi, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
Majumdar thrillingly and gracefully unveils how the fates of the two families are intertwined in order to reveal the many small thefts necessary to be a guardian.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025
Police asked Arfsten about similar thefts and damage at area Pick ‘n Save locations in the area.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The investigation, led by multiple agencies including the Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement, tied the group to 44 thefts across 17 counties.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
For Parisian Jews in 1941 and 1942, these thefts were compounded by a cascade of other degradations, including the loss of distinguished positions at the Sorbonne, in banking, science, and medicine, with more devastation to come.
—Christopher C. Gorham
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
The rise in organized thefts has become a major talking point for advocates who are asking the state to step in to do more to prevent the violent encounters.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Her arrest followed a months-long investigation into upwards of 40 thefts from a single Under Armour store in the Carlsbad Premium Outlets on Paseo del Norte.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
Police said the network was behind about 40% of London phone thefts in a year.
—Rajeev Tyagi, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2025
Majumdar thrillingly and gracefully unveils how the fates of the two families are intertwined in order to reveal the many small thefts necessary to be a guardian.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2025
Police asked Arfsten about similar thefts and damage at area Pick ‘n Save locations in the area.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
The investigation, led by multiple agencies including the Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement, tied the group to 44 thefts across 17 counties.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
For Parisian Jews in 1941 and 1942, these thefts were compounded by a cascade of other degradations, including the loss of distinguished positions at the Sorbonne, in banking, science, and medicine, with more devastation to come.
—Christopher C. Gorham
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
The rise in organized thefts has become a major talking point for advocates who are asking the state to step in to do more to prevent the violent encounters.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thefts
Noun
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There have been 31 personal strong-arm robberies in 2025, versus 26 in 2024.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, a Democrat, has argued that homicides, shootings, robberies and carjackings have all been declining.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Remaining unclaimed playoff spots The final two playoff spots in the Western Conference are up for grabs, with FC Dallas, Real Salt Lake, the Colorado Rapids and San Jose Earthquakes all stumbling towards the finish line.—
Tom Bogert,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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The first Daytona up for grabs is a Reference 6239 from 1967.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Thefts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thefts. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.
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