steal

Definition for steal

verb as in take something without permission

Strongest matches

abduct, divert, embezzle, keep, kidnap, loot, pilfer, plunder, ransack, remove, strip, swipe, take

Strong matches

appropriate, blackmail, burglarize, cheat, cozen, defraud, despoil, heist, housebreak, lift, misappropriate, peculate, pillage, pinch, pirate, plagiarize, poach, purloin, rifle, sack, shoplift, snitch, swindle, thieve, withdraw

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carry off, hold for ransom, hold up, make off with, rip off, run off with, spirit away, stick up, take possession of, walk off with

verb as in sneak around

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creep, flit, glide, insinuate, lurk, skulk, slide, slink, slip, snake, tiptoe

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go stealthily, pass quietly

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Federal court records trace Iza’s alleged crimes back to 2021, when prosecutors say he began paying Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies to be his hired muscle and help him steal from his enemies.

From Los Angeles Times

Vincent, who has been in a shooting slump to begin the season, had six points and three steals.

From Los Angeles Times

His expensive safety gear was stolen from the pits before a race in Pomona.

From Los Angeles Times

He laundered the stolen cryptocurrency with the help of his wife Heather Morgan, who used the alias Razzlekhan to promote her hip hop music.

From BBC

The cameras detect millions of vehicles over a 30-day period and are meant to help police search for stolen vehicles or assist in other investigations.

From Los Angeles Times

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