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to steal money that you have been trusted with
He was caught embezzling money from his clients.
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Recent Examples of embezzling
Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2025
In the mid-2000s, Rudolph's partners at The Dentistry accused him of embezzling money from their practice, Rolling Stone reported.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
In late March, a Paris court found Le Pen, the leader of the right-wing populist National Rally party, guilty of embezzling European Parliament funds.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
Le Pen’s hopes of becoming France’s president in 2027 were cut short on Monday when a Paris court blocked her from standing for office for five years, after she was found guilty of embezzling European Union funds.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Selena should have had the right to be an artist safely, without the danger of a fan getting too close, embezzling money from her business, and eventually murdering her in a rage.
—Nicole Froio, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
One son has the charisma and drive to become a successful politician, only to sabotage himself by embezzling campaign money and implicating his (justifiably) infuriated wife.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Charter school fraud with public tax dollars is real (just last February another charter school CEO admitted to embezzling over $900,00).
—Dr. Tony Lux, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Noun
Ivanov, the fabulously wealthy former deputy defense minister who was responsible for military construction projects, among other things, received his harsh prison sentence for allegedly embezzling more than four billion rubles ($52 million) through foreign bank transfers.
—Andrei Kolesnikov, Foreign Affairs, 8 Sep. 2025
In the mid-2000s, Rudolph's partners at The Dentistry accused him of embezzling money from their practice, Rolling Stone reported.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
In late March, a Paris court found Le Pen, the leader of the right-wing populist National Rally party, guilty of embezzling European Parliament funds.
—Filip Timotija, The Hill, 4 Apr. 2025
Le Pen’s hopes of becoming France’s president in 2027 were cut short on Monday when a Paris court blocked her from standing for office for five years, after she was found guilty of embezzling European Union funds.
—Todd Symons, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2025
Selena should have had the right to be an artist safely, without the danger of a fan getting too close, embezzling money from her business, and eventually murdering her in a rage.
—Nicole Froio, Refinery29, 1 Apr. 2025
One son has the charisma and drive to become a successful politician, only to sabotage himself by embezzling campaign money and implicating his (justifiably) infuriated wife.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Charter school fraud with public tax dollars is real (just last February another charter school CEO admitted to embezzling over $900,00).
—Dr. Tony Lux, Chicago Tribune, 29 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for embezzling
Verb
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Prometheus was chained to a rock for stealing the fire of the gods and giving it to human beings.—
Alan Lightman
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
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Back in May, Steven Hale pleaded guilty to spending about a year between 2021 and 2022 stealing discs from his employer and selling them online through e-commerce sites.—
Ashley Belanger,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
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Starting in December of that year, a number of Starovoit’s former colleagues and subordinates were implicated in embezzlement of military funds—including 19 billion rubles (around $250 million) that had been allocated for defenses along the Ukrainian border.—
ANDREI KOLESNIKOV,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Sep. 2025
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Do has been sentenced to five years in jail for accepting more than $800,000 in bribes in a scheme involving the embezzlement of millions in COVID-relief funds.—
Michael Slaten,
Oc Register,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In corroborating much of the testimony Pentagon intelligence official David Grusch offered in July 2023, Elizondo also accused the Department of Defense of hiding its UFO programs from Congress while misappropriating funds to operate them.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Bar’s audit accused Hernandez of misappropriating anywhere from $169,000 to $381,000, and the Bar successfully requested Hernandez receive an emergency suspension.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Sounders organization was fined an undisclosed amount for misappropriation of credentials.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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According to the International Trademark Association, the right of publicity is an intellectual property right that protects against the misappropriation of a person’s likeness — such as the photo — for commercial benefit.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Leaders from Jackson Hospital and Baptist Health Systems, who were present at the dental clinic’s opening day, said community clinics like UHI help keep people from misusing the Emergency Departments at hospitals — which can run patients a bill of $800 a night.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Campbell, head of Axim Fringe Solutions Group, was suspected of misusing client funds intended for health insurance and retirement benefits.—
Corina Vanek,
AZCentral.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Bone fractures and surgical resection to remove cancer result in larger defects that usually require the use of bone grafts or metal reconstruction to repair.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
8 Sep. 2025
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But the recent arrests are not only related to military graft; some appear to be part of a broader purge of regional officials with connections at the federal level.—
ANDREI KOLESNIKOV,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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He was booked into Thurston County Jail on suspicion of robbery and aggravated battery, police said.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Sep. 2025
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But Tober says Zarutska’s death is less the fault of CATS fare enforcement than of the courts that let the suspect walk free despite an extensive record of mental health challenges and criminal charges, including charges for robbery with a dangerous weapon and communicating threats.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Sep. 2025
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Servitto sentenced Smith to 15-50 years for second-degree murder; 86 months to 15 years for fleeing a police officer; 38 months to 10 years for breaking and entering a building with intent, and 1-4 years for larceny in a building.—
Christina Hall,
Freep.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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They were arraigned on Friday in Brockton District Court on one count each of larceny over $1,200 by false pretenses, embezzlement, and conspiracy.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Embezzling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embezzling. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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