as in robbers
one who steals
a thief has been stealing wallets and valuables from the lockers at the gym
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as in steals
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
someone's been thieving my cookies!
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Recent Examples of thieves
Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
One of the accessories is a security cuff that people can put on their handbags to deter thieves.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
The thieves didn’t take any of their art, which was a relief, since that’s what is most precious to them.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The Commerce City Police Department's Investigations Unit had a break in the case involving Hispanic businesses in the Denver metro area that have been targeted by thieves.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
In some areas, police say thieves are even using drones to peer into windows and check for dogs.
—Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The heist wasn’t quite as movie‑made as the Louvre heist in October 2025, when four masked thieves pulled off a daylight robbery in just seven minutes, smashing display cases to steal eight pieces of France’s historic crown jewels.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
After nabbing the stones, the thieves piled into a gray Dodge Caravan, which was last seen fleeing eastbound on Ave.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
The robber, of course, is Davis, who is something of a pacifist prince of thieves.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
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Since the suitcase won’t be as easy to zip open, thieves will have a harder time seeing whether or not your belongings are valuable; this alone could prevent your bag from becoming a target.
—Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
One of the accessories is a security cuff that people can put on their handbags to deter thieves.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 Feb. 2026
The thieves didn’t take any of their art, which was a relief, since that’s what is most precious to them.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The Commerce City Police Department's Investigations Unit had a break in the case involving Hispanic businesses in the Denver metro area that have been targeted by thieves.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
In some areas, police say thieves are even using drones to peer into windows and check for dogs.
—Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 17 Feb. 2026
The heist wasn’t quite as movie‑made as the Louvre heist in October 2025, when four masked thieves pulled off a daylight robbery in just seven minutes, smashing display cases to steal eight pieces of France’s historic crown jewels.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
After nabbing the stones, the thieves piled into a gray Dodge Caravan, which was last seen fleeing eastbound on Ave.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
The robber, of course, is Davis, who is something of a pacifist prince of thieves.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thieves
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The group of four robbers was able to bypass security systems and used power tools to break into the Louvre to steal invaluable jewels once worn by France’s queens and empresses, officials told NBC News after the robbery.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
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Darrel Brown's father was attacked by robbers 10 years ago.—
Michael H Gavshon,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Anthony may first settle into seasons of roughly 18-22 homers with mid-teens steals before any full breakout, meaning current drafters are paying for future peak production rather than present skills.—
Derek VanRiper,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … -- IN OTHER NEWS VICTORY LAP — Tyler Reddick steals Daytona 500 win in wild last-lap shootout.—
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FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The would-be burglars left behind a lot of damage at the liquor store before driving off in a gray hatchback.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Shops in Gardena, Simi Valley and Huntington Beach have all been hit by burglars bypassing cash registers and going straight for the cards.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Proponents said the change will help businesses better absorb the transaction fees that credit card companies are allowed to charge each time someone swipes their credit card.—
Barbara Hoberock,
Oklahoman,
19 Feb. 2026
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Continue reading … DARING DASH – Sneaky feline swipes a free snack — and it's caught on video.—
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FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Thieves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thieves. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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