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
Nestlé revealed that thieves stole 12 tons of KitKat products while the candy was in transit between the company’s factory in central Italy and its destination in Poland.
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Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Footage of an American in Spain handling a pickpocket thief went viral when it was shared on social media, as viewers were amused by his quick reaction.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The mother in this case, believing the thief may be a teenager, is hoping city services and programs can step in to help them.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The thieves apparently entered the villa with their faces covered.
—Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
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Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
Footage of an American in Spain handling a pickpocket thief went viral when it was shared on social media, as viewers were amused by his quick reaction.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The mother in this case, believing the thief may be a teenager, is hoping city services and programs can step in to help them.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
The thieves apparently entered the villa with their faces covered.
—Chiara Pizzimenti, Vanity Fair, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thief
Noun
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The robber was described as a Hispanic male between 20 and 30 years old, standing 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing 250 pounds, with a beard, black-frame glasses, and dark clothing.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The robber made off with an undisclosed amount of money.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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His dread turned to panic when Hochheiser, 79, was unloaded at Villa Rosa III, a 48-bed assisted living home with peeling paint, burglar bars, barren planters and a history of poor care.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Their reports explained regretfully that the confrontation had prevented two officers from receiving awards for shooting burglars.—
Literary Hub,
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1 Apr. 2026
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“Thief.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thief. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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