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
Brady Williams, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
Other cast include the ‘Legacies’–students who come from generations of master thieves.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein explained thieves have recently been ramping up efforts to scam state residents through EBT card skimming and cloning.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Since finding out the gun that killed Dark Hearts member Warren Clarke (Joshua Dye) at the trap house robbery gone wrong once belonged to one of their own, Perry has been on a mission to figure out who inside the biker gang was feeding information to the thieves.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Available in 6 different colors, this $15 passport holder has an RFID-blocking shield that blocks potential thieves from accessing the funds and personal information that can be pulled from your credit and debit cards.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
After an incident two weeks ago in San Jose, an 88-year-old jewelry shop owner is recovering after she was shoved to the ground as thieves raided her store in a similar smash-and-grab robbery caught on camera.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Ciri was portaled to the far-off Korath Desert and now lives a life among the Rats, a group of young thieves running amuck in a province of the Nilfgaardian Empire.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
On Monday, a member of the group fired upon the door to escape before the thieves fled into six getaway vehicles in the valet area of the shopping mall -- several of which were reportedly stolen, police said.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
Steve and Barb Willis, owners Just Farmin', believe thieves broke into their barn overnight almost two weeks ago.
—Brady Williams, Cincinnati Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2025
Other cast include the ‘Legacies’–students who come from generations of master thieves.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein explained thieves have recently been ramping up efforts to scam state residents through EBT card skimming and cloning.
—Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
Since finding out the gun that killed Dark Hearts member Warren Clarke (Joshua Dye) at the trap house robbery gone wrong once belonged to one of their own, Perry has been on a mission to figure out who inside the biker gang was feeding information to the thieves.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 29 Sep. 2025
Available in 6 different colors, this $15 passport holder has an RFID-blocking shield that blocks potential thieves from accessing the funds and personal information that can be pulled from your credit and debit cards.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
After an incident two weeks ago in San Jose, an 88-year-old jewelry shop owner is recovering after she was shoved to the ground as thieves raided her store in a similar smash-and-grab robbery caught on camera.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Ciri was portaled to the far-off Korath Desert and now lives a life among the Rats, a group of young thieves running amuck in a province of the Nilfgaardian Empire.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Sep. 2025
On Monday, a member of the group fired upon the door to escape before the thieves fled into six getaway vehicles in the valet area of the shopping mall -- several of which were reportedly stolen, police said.
—Mason Leath, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for thieves
Noun
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One of the slain robbers is Parker’s longtime accomplice Philly Webb (Thomas Jane), whose widow, Grace (Gretchen Mol), only half buys it when Parker promises to get her Philly’s share and ice his killer.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Tales behind 9 historic Arizona hotels Arizona's oldest hotels faced natural and economic disasters, even a brush with bank robbers.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Carol steals him away first and is so awkward and confused as to how to flirt.—
Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
2 Oct. 2025
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But as in most of his roles since The Departed and The Fighter, Wahlberg shows little charisma, particularly when he’s flanked by an actor with the irreverent verve of LaKeith Stanfield, who steals every scene without even breaking a sweat.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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The new season finds Harry and Fergus delving into the worlds of whiskey-making, theatre and musical-tattoos, chasing a gang of middle-aged lady burglars and working to deal with a murder close to home.—
Anne Easton,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The burglars used my pillowcases to haul off heirloom jewelry.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wednesday swipes Enid’s driver’s-ed consent form to sneak off to visit Tyler at Willow Hill Psychiatric Hospital.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Thieves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thieves. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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