thieved

past tense of thieve

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thieved
Verb
  • Last month, burglars stole millions of dollars worth of jewelry from the museum of French luxury glassmaker Lalique in a daring early morning raid.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Smith allegedly stole the mother’s vehicle and left the home with the child.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Gunnar Henderson swiped second base while Jackson Holliday dashed from third to home.
    ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Officials said the bear swiped at the man, scratching his arm, and that the man went on to injure his foot after tripping while trying to escape.
    Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
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“Thieved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thieved. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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