as in robber
one who steals
a thief has been stealing wallets and valuables from the lockers at the gym
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Recent Examples of thief
The Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is car thieves' favorite vehicle to steal in Texas, based on a FinanceBuzz review of National Insurance Crime Bureau data.
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 2025
Anti-theft technology may have evolved over the years, but so have car thieves, so remain vigilant and prepared to prevent auto theft.
—Charles Singh, AZCentral.com, 11 July 2025
Some vehicles are more popular among thieves than others.
—Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 9 July 2025
Initial speculation was that would-be copper thieves were responsible for the damage.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
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Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 2025
Anti-theft technology may have evolved over the years, but so have car thieves, so remain vigilant and prepared to prevent auto theft.
—Charles Singh, AZCentral.com, 11 July 2025
Some vehicles are more popular among thieves than others.
—Charles Singh, The Tennessean, 9 July 2025
Initial speculation was that would-be copper thieves were responsible for the damage.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thief
burglar
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According to the documents, investigators believe the security detail was stationed in the driveway in the front of Burrow's home when the burglars broke in through a rear bedroom window.—
David Ferrara,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Searches for relatives of serial burglars, for example, are not allowed.—
Mitch Mitchell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2025
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“Thief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thief. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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