as in robbery
the unlawful taking and carrying away of property without the consent of its owner
a man who has a history of petty thievery and narcotics peddling
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Recent Examples of thievery
Planning and thievery on this scale bespeaks a ring of metal poaching.
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Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Unlike Coop, whose thievery is driven by financial desperation, Hamm’s hypothetical motivation is pure mischief.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The ball pressure and thievery of Tomczak was crucial in Sandburg’s half-court pressure that generated more turnovers for Andrew with 16 than made baskets with 12.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
The new mayor is best served by a fearless watchdog making sure that the public’s interests are protected from thievery and graft, which is sure to happen.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
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Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Unlike Coop, whose thievery is driven by financial desperation, Hamm’s hypothetical motivation is pure mischief.
—Ryan Brennan
april 1, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
The ball pressure and thievery of Tomczak was crucial in Sandburg’s half-court pressure that generated more turnovers for Andrew with 16 than made baskets with 12.
—Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
The new mayor is best served by a fearless watchdog making sure that the public’s interests are protected from thievery and graft, which is sure to happen.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for thievery
Noun
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Lee is scheduled to be executed on Thursday, June 11, for a double murder during a pawn shop robbery in 1998.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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In practical terms, according to a person familiar with the discussions surrounding the new requirement, ships may need to use armed security teams on board or equipment designed to prevent hijackings, kidnappings or robberies.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
Noun
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That’s base stealing in the Pitch Clock Era.—
Chad Jennings,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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But stealing isn’t negotiation.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
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In testimony before the House Committee on Ways and Means, Sheila Clark, President and CEO of the California Hospice and Palliative Care Association, warned that the damage goes far beyond the theft of tax dollars.—
Wes Kilgore,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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Chicago police know how to set up task forces that focus on these types of crimes and can respond quickly, and reportedly are already setting up local units to shut down airbag theft crews.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 June 2026
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“Thievery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thievery. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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