Examples of shoplifter in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The study also found that 91 percent of those who participated in the survey noted a rise in violence from shoplifters over this period.
—
David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
For instance, if a shoplifter uses violence during the offense, the crime may be documented as a robbery, depending on the local law enforcement agency.
—Mike Snider, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
Police say the operation created a market for shoplifters and organized retail crimes that raised the cost of groceries and goods for consumers.
—Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 3 June 2024
And the risk can be real with even one shoplifter, as many retailers can attest.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for shoplifter 
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
For instance, if a shoplifter uses violence during the offense, the crime may be documented as a robbery, depending on the local law enforcement agency.
—Mike Snider, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
Police say the operation created a market for shoplifters and organized retail crimes that raised the cost of groceries and goods for consumers.
—Kirsten Fiscus, The Tennessean, 3 June 2024
And the risk can be real with even one shoplifter, as many retailers can attest.
—Evan Clark, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for shoplifter
Dictionary Entries Near shoplifter
Cite this Entry
“Shoplifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoplifter. Accessed 1 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
shoplifter
noun
shop·lift·er
-ˌlif-tər 
: a person who shoplifts
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share