How to Use steal in a Sentence

steal

1 of 2 verb

• I stole a cookie from the cookie jar.
• They stole our best pitcher away from our team.
• The store manager accused the boy of stealing.
• He discovered that his car had been stolen.
• They stole thousands of dollars' worth of jewelry from the store.
• His outstanding performance stole the show.
• The other 12 games are against the top seven, and the idea is to win the six at home and steal a couple on the road.
  — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2024
• Baez stole second and advanced to third on a fly ball to deep right field.
  — Joe Noga, cleveland, 19 Aug. 2023
• Schwartzkopf told Miller that thieves had been stealing goods from a warehouse across the way.
  — Peter Van Sant, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2023
• Many groups will put a limit on the number of times a gift can be stolen so the game doesn’t go on for too long.
  — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2023
• It has not been stolen or vandalized in the way that Williams alleges his sign was.
  — Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner, 12 Oct. 2023
• The suspects stole cash and credit cards before fleeing the scene.
  — Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 31 Jan. 2024
• Months before their move, Jesse was crackin’ skulls and stealing bikes.
  — Tyler R. Tynes, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2023
• According to police, seven cars were stolen from a lot in the northeast part of the city.
  — Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2023
• The officer chased the truck, in Friday afternoon traffic, and ran the plate to find the truck was stolen.
  — Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2024
• Will Levis continue to steal the show and add to the momentum the Titans have seen over the past few weeks?
  — Chris Morris, Fortune, 2 Nov. 2023
• Alex Rodriguez had been the only player with 40 home runs to steal more than 46 bases in the same season.
  — Chantz Martin, Fox News, 28 Sep. 2023
• Both players must try to avoid the dragon, who lurks to steal their turns and stands in their path to victory.
  — Michael Schneider, Variety, 2 Apr. 2024
• Police said the weapon was stolen from a vehicle in the Western District in 2021.
  — Cassidy Jensen, Baltimore Sun, 16 May 2023
• Bradfield stole third and scored while Diaz legged out a single.
  — Nubyjas Wilborn | [e-mail], al, 25 May 2023
• Walked intentionally with two outs in the sixth inning, Ohtani stole a base and went on to score the go-ahead run.
  — Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2023
• Well, the labor of African Americans was stolen for centuries.
  — Curtis Bunn, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2023
• But the movie's cast and creatives certainly stole the spotlight.
  — Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 26 July 2023
• Coffee and croissants, or a BEC on soft brioche bun are great ways to start the day, though the thick moist focaccia squares and bread loaves steal the show.
  — Lauren Mowery, Forbes, 5 May 2023
• When stress and anxiety are stealing your rest, here’s how to chill the F out and finally get a good night’s sleep.
  — Ayana Underwood, SELF, 9 Jan. 2024
• In the affidavit, Spencer stated the gun had been reported stolen.
  — Houston Harwood, USA TODAY, 8 June 2023
• Do not be afraid someone will steal your idea; be excited that someone may want to build it with you.
  — Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2023
• More:Man says he was arrested for stealing his own car.
  — Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 12 Apr. 2024
• In the play, Falstaff attempts to woo two married women in a clumsy bid to steal their fortunes.
  — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Aug. 2023
• The interpreter, a longtime friend of Ohtani’s named Ippei Mizuhara, allegedly stole vast sums of money from a bank account established in Ohtani’s name.
  — Brian Fung, CNN, 13 Apr. 2024

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steal

2 of 2 noun

• He has 40 steals this season.
• This car is a steal at only $5,000.
• Day Day Thomas’ 59 assists and 28 steals both lead the Bearcats.
  — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 22 Jan. 2024
• The Wolves went to a full-court press which led to steals and dunks on the other end.
  — Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2024
• Zane Nelson scored 15 points and had three steals in the win.
  — The Pine Bluff Commercial, arkansasonline.com, 5 Dec. 2023
• Reese had 19 points, and Pellington 13 points and three steals.
  — Emily Horos, The Arizona Republic, 19 Mar. 2023
• For a dress and all the accessories, this pink pick is kind of a steal, too.
  — Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 7 Sep. 2023
• Colby Jones had 14 points and Desmond Claude had 11 points and four steals.
  — Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 11 Mar. 2023
• Keep scrolling to shop the 11 best steals at Nordstrom now, starting at $12.
  — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 1 Sep. 2023
• Herbig could end up being one of the bigger steals of the draft on Day 3.
  — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2023
• Abii scored 34 points and had five steals in two games at the state tournament.
  — Sportsday Staff, Dallas News, 4 June 2023
• Getting $50 off for the best AirPods on the market is a steal, so click fast.
  — K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 15 Aug. 2023
• Corey Kispert scored 15 points and Jordan Poole added 14 points with three steals.
  — Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2024
• Romero-Ah Sam ended the game with 17 points and six steals while Robinson added 16.
  — oregonlive, 10 Mar. 2023
• To sweeten the deal, this pair is a steal at 53 percent off at Amazon.
  — Alice Bennett, Travel + Leisure, 24 Mar. 2024
• Gabe Vincent scored a team-high 23 points and added three assists and two steals.
  — Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 5 June 2023
• Trammell had eight points, five assists and three steals, and the Aztecs were plus-24 points in his 25 minutes, best on the team.
  — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2023
• Simmons had two steals and Hunt picked up a steal in OSU’s frontcourt.
  — Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 8 Jan. 2023
• In this new age of steal and steam, transatlantic trade costs dropped by roughly 60%.
  — TIME, 18 Mar. 2024
• And, between us, $20 is a steal for cast-iron of this quality.
  — Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 28 July 2023
• Lopez Sénéchal kicked things off with a 3-pointer, followed by a steal and score from Juhász.
  — Lila Bromberg, Hartford Courant, 3 Jan. 2023
• From game-changing gadgets to stylish steals, these picks are stealing the show.
  — Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024
• Straw and Kwan worked a double steal and scored on Rosario’s double off the center field wall for a 3-0 lead.
  — Paul Hoynes, cleveland, 19 July 2023
• Tatum finished with 19 points — 16 in the fourth — nine rebounds, six assists, two blocks and two steals.
  — Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY, 12 May 2023
• Bonus: this is a 50-pack for under $15, so the cost-per-wear here is an absolute steal.
  — Natalie Alcala, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Apr. 2023
• Jaquez stockpiled a career-high five steals in one half.
  — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2023
• The Bluejays tied the game at 56-all with 32 seconds on a steal and layup by Baylor Scheierman.
  — Eddie Timanus, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2023
• Before Mac could say some parting words to his coach, Legend came through with the steal.
  — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2023
• The Warriors’ defense starts with Green, who registered four steals and a block.
  — Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2024
• Getting over $100 off this high-end Polk Audio model is a steal.
  — K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 1 Apr. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024