thieving

present participle of thieve

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thieving
stealing
Verb
  • Meanwhile, rival electric vehicle makers, including China’s BYD, are stealing market share with cheaper, high-quality offerings.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
  • In this film based on a true story, Channing Tatum plays Jeffrey Manchester, a notorious spree robber known for stealing from a variety of McDonald’s franchises.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2025
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“Thieving.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thieving. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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