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
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 May 2026
How thieves take over retirement accounts Account takeovers begin with information someone already has.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Michael Armitage, a British painter born in Kenya, updates old-style history painting with fresher, journalistic impulses to produce compositions—of chicken thieves, migrants crammed on rafts, crowds facing COVID-era curfews—that feel strangely dreamlike.
—Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
The thieves left after being spooked by the sound of a helicopter passing overhead, according to investigators.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
This adjustable sling bag has plenty of space for your phone, cash, keys, and other daily essentials, and is constructed with locking zippers to ward off potential thieves.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
If a photo or description had been broadcast, that would allow potential thieves to falsely claim ownership.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Police are investigating two recent home burglaries in Los Angeles in which the thieves were confronted by witnesses or scared off by home alarms.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Noun
In this burglary in the 1900 block of West Cermak Road, thieves crashed a sport-utility vehicle into a business, went in, stole the ATM, and fled east, police said.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 May 2026
How thieves take over retirement accounts Account takeovers begin with information someone already has.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026
Michael Armitage, a British painter born in Kenya, updates old-style history painting with fresher, journalistic impulses to produce compositions—of chicken thieves, migrants crammed on rafts, crowds facing COVID-era curfews—that feel strangely dreamlike.
—Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 16 May 2026
The thieves left after being spooked by the sound of a helicopter passing overhead, according to investigators.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
This adjustable sling bag has plenty of space for your phone, cash, keys, and other daily essentials, and is constructed with locking zippers to ward off potential thieves.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
If a photo or description had been broadcast, that would allow potential thieves to falsely claim ownership.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
Police are investigating two recent home burglaries in Los Angeles in which the thieves were confronted by witnesses or scared off by home alarms.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thieves
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In at least one instance, the driver was able to fight off a gunman and force the would-be robbers to abandon their plan, prosecutors said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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On his way back he was beaten by robbers.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated April 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Some believe Benjamin Franklin wanted the wild turkey to be the national bird because the eagle steals food from other birds, but Kochersperger said that’s a myth.—
Sarah Raza,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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When a ruthless despot steals a billion-dollar fortune, the team is sent to steal it back on what would be for anyone else a suicide mission.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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Sources said burglars also were trying to steal the ATM.—
Tara Molina,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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Police said burglars used tools to smash through the vehicles’ windows and were investigating possible connections to reported auto burglaries at Larkspur Landing Extended Stay Suites, also in the 1900 block of Taylor Road, authorities said.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Geomagnetic conditions are expected to intensify late tonight into early tomorrow, if the CME swipes Earth, according to the latest forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC).—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
12 May 2026
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In season one, Coop swipes jewelry, expensive wine, designer handbags and more to pay his alimony, child support and to keep up appearances in a neighborhood where appearances are all that matter.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Thieves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thieves. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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