plural thieves
ˈthēvz 
: one that steals especially stealthily or secretly
also
: one who commits theft or larceny
Examples of thief in a Sentence
A thief took my purse.
a thief has been stealing wallets and valuables from the lockers at the gym
Recent Examples on the Web
Within a few minutes, the thieves were loading a Chevrolet S-10 with cash.
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Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
The center notes that if the thief uses the card for a telephone or internet purchase, the lender cannot even charge you the $50.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2024
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Daniel Miller, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2024
The center notes that if the thief uses the card for a telephone or internet purchase, the lender cannot even charge you the $50.
—Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 9 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for thief
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“Thief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thief. Accessed 13 May. 2024.
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