Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing Results for "stolen"
See Also:
  • past participle of steal.
Definitions

stolen

[stoh-luhn] / ˈstoʊ lən /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

In working with Apple to improve security, Sir Mark said only a minority of stolen phones were being reactivated compared to a few months ago, making it "harder for criminals to profit".

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

In June 2024, Russia's Litfond auction house listed in its catalogue a second edition of Pushkin's "The Prisoner of the Caucasus", a book corresponding to a copy stolen from the BnF.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Flock operates dozens of automated license plate readers, which allow authorities to scan for vehicles that have been reported stolen or are registered to known fugitives, tracking their movements throughout the city.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The Civil Guard said the stolen car, which had false license plates, matched the vehicle described by witnesses.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

I leave it in the common room, which is what you do with things you want stolen.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "stolen" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com