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as in to swipe
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
the guy who tried to steal my car was sentenced to a year in jail
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as in bargain
something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price
at 50% off, that shirt is a real steal
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Recent Examples of steal
Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
She was accused of drugging both men in their hotel rooms and stealing from them, but the charges were dismissed because the victims did not want to testify in court, Colbert's attorney for those cases, Daniel Lippmann, told The Associated Press.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2025
Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Jordan Gainey had a well-rounded game, scoring 16 points and adding four boards, five assists, and three steals.
—Kilty Cleary, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The Bucs need more daredevil defenders who can wheel and steal the football.
—Rick Stroud, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
She was accused of drugging both men in their hotel rooms and stealing from them, but the charges were dismissed because the victims did not want to testify in court, Colbert's attorney for those cases, Daniel Lippmann, told The Associated Press.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
Hayden Gray, the Big West Defensive Player of the Year and the national leader in steals, came from Azusa Pacific.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Jordan Gainey had a well-rounded game, scoring 16 points and adding four boards, five assists, and three steals.
—Kilty Cleary, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steal
Verb
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On Thursday, the New York Islanders swiped a 2026 first-round pick and high-end prospect Calum Ritchie from the Colorado Avalanche for Brock Nelson, who will also be unrestricted.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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A little more than an hour later, four suspects struck again, stealing a 23-year-old man’s wallet and $100 from his car in the same neighborhood, before swiping one of his cards at a Target on Tenth Ave.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
6 Mar. 2025
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North Carolina snuck into the men’s draw as the final team chosen, a notable decision given that a) UNC athletic director Bubba Cunningham is chair of the selection committee, and b) Cunningham earned a $68,000 bonus for the Tar Heels’ selection.—
Scott Soshnick,
Sportico.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Among the messages from Kori found by police were texts that called the girl beautiful, asked her to sneak out and come visit him.—
John Lynch,
arkansasonline.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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One way to maximize pricing efficiency is to raise standard prices but keep special offerings priced low, offering something of value to the bargain hunters in the customer base.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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From convenient weeknight supper ideas packed with flavor to pretty tablecloths and settings that will upgrade your Easter entertaining, there are bargains down every aisle of ALDI to serve up fresh inspiration around your house.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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According to court documents, Gadson’s brother had previously tried to rob Bradford, who had allegedly sold him a faulty car.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2025
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Schwartz decided to rob a local dentist, Dr. Victor Cook.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Kirk Cousins lurks as a possible target down the line if the Falcons ever let him out of Atlanta.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
13 Mar. 2025
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Karan’s bent-toed geckos were found lurking at night on rocks and boulders along a trail between villages, the study said.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The new offer comes days after Wendy’s latest rollout of deals and collaborations.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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That trip and a subsequent trade deal could dissipate the geopolitical headwinds.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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He’s minimized the walks, partly due to his willingness to use his curveball early in counts for strikes to get ahead and grab count leverage.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Oh my God, so amazing to grab that artist for Charlotte. ...—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Hands, lots of hands—outstretched, passing cords, clutching mikes, slipping vinyl out of sleeves, scratching records, tapping pads, scrawling signatures onto posters.—
Sheldon Pearce,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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Her sister, Nevaeh Garton, wrote in a GoFundMe description that Stockard slipped as the dolphin lifted her in the air on Monday, March 17.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Steal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steal. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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