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
By placing high-quality stickers over existing table codes, or replacing plastic menu stands entirely, thieves intercept the payment process.
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Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
29 June 2026
Amazon’s early Fourth of July deals feature a few discounts on items that can protect you against thieves and other savvy criminals.
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Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
Humans are scared of him, so Nero becomes Rocco’s favorite thief.
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Marta Balaga,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Others skip the consumer and sell those profiles to advertisers, researchers, or less savory customers, such as identity thieves.
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Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for thief
Ken Colburn,
AZCentral.com,
29 June 2026
Amazon’s early Fourth of July deals feature a few discounts on items that can protect you against thieves and other savvy criminals.
—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2026
Humans are scared of him, so Nero becomes Rocco’s favorite thief.
—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
26 June 2026
Others skip the consumer and sell those profiles to advertisers, researchers, or less savory customers, such as identity thieves.
—
Neil J. Rubenking,
PC Magazine,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for thief
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thief
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The robber then fled on foot each time.
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The Fort Worth Police Department has put out a public assistance request to find victims of a robber who is believed to have stolen more than 10 phones since early June.
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Police arrested the pair on charges of burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, criminal trespass, criminal tampering, possession of burglar's tools, disorderly conduct and other offenses.
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Both face multiple charges -- including burglary, reckless endangerment, criminal mischief, criminal trespass, violation of a local law, criminal tampering, disorderly conduct and possession of burglar's tools -- according to police.
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“Thief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thief. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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