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Recent Examples of kleptomaniac
The stigma kleptomaniacs face can leave them feeling ashamed, embarrassed or afraid to seek support.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Here are three reasons behind the behavior of a kleptomaniac, according to research.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Joined by a kleptomaniac fox (Awkwafina), a brusque pangolin (Ke Huy Quan) and a trio of ferocious little bunnies, Po sets out to defeat a sorcerer named the Chameleon (Viola Davis).
—Amy Nicholson, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
This begs the question: What drives kleptomaniacs to commit acts of theft even with possible negative consequences?
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The book, which chronicles the exploits of a kinky kleptomaniac, has been optioned for the screen, but has stalled due to the strikes.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 Sep. 2023
At its center was a young charming illiterate kleptomaniac — a hero for the times — Steve Jones, who became in his own words, the 94th greatest guitarist of all time.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2022
Jimmy Kimmel Live's impersonation was the most realistic, as Kimmel chased a kleptomaniac, questions-dodging Santos (Nelson Franklin) through the halls of Congress.
—Peter Weber, The Week, 23 Jan. 2023
The theft was not the first for the young film critic, who was known to be a kleptomaniac, stealing from cafes, the homes of friends and acquaintances and even from his grandfather’s book collection.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2022
Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Here are three reasons behind the behavior of a kleptomaniac, according to research.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Joined by a kleptomaniac fox (Awkwafina), a brusque pangolin (Ke Huy Quan) and a trio of ferocious little bunnies, Po sets out to defeat a sorcerer named the Chameleon (Viola Davis).
—Amy Nicholson, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
This begs the question: What drives kleptomaniacs to commit acts of theft even with possible negative consequences?
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The book, which chronicles the exploits of a kinky kleptomaniac, has been optioned for the screen, but has stalled due to the strikes.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 Sep. 2023
At its center was a young charming illiterate kleptomaniac — a hero for the times — Steve Jones, who became in his own words, the 94th greatest guitarist of all time.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2022
Jimmy Kimmel Live's impersonation was the most realistic, as Kimmel chased a kleptomaniac, questions-dodging Santos (Nelson Franklin) through the halls of Congress.
—Peter Weber, The Week, 23 Jan. 2023
The theft was not the first for the young film critic, who was known to be a kleptomaniac, stealing from cafes, the homes of friends and acquaintances and even from his grandfather’s book collection.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kleptomaniac
Noun
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America doesn't need your klepto-crude.—
Peter Weber,
The Week,
9 Mar. 2022
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What could be worse than the klepto-managers of Wall Street?—
Scott Burns,
Dallas News,
23 June 2020
Noun
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But authorities now believe the most heinous acts were the handiwork of a one-time nursing student from Puerto Rico who evolved over a decade from teenage burglar to drug trafficker to rampaging thug.—
Martin E. Comas,
Orlando Sentinel,
30 Jan. 2025
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The burglars allegedly eschewed large items such as televisions or electronics in favor of jewelry, cash and high-end purses.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The high price of eggs has consumers balking, grocery stores placing limits on what people can buy, and thieves treating them as if hen eggs were Faberge.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
6 Feb. 2025
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Some Fort Worth neighborhoods keep losing internet for weeks because thieves have been stealing copper from cable lines.—
Tasha Tsiaperas,
Axios,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Merchants and town criers shout out at you from every corner, while characters debate and fight as pickpockets roam the streets.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
3 Feb. 2025
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According to a recent study, pickpocket scams are more prevalent in Europe, particularly in Italy, which ranked highest for pickpockets among the continent's other top destinations.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The head of Frontier Airlines compared anti-bag fee customers to shoplifters.—
Melvin Backman,
Quartz,
5 Dec. 2024
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Locking up store merchandise can deter shoplifters and paying customers alike, according to Walgreens.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Kleptomaniac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kleptomaniac. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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