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Recent Examples of kleptomaniac
The stigma kleptomaniacs face can leave them feeling ashamed, embarrassed or afraid to seek support.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Here are three reasons behind the behavior of a kleptomaniac, according to research.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Joined by a kleptomaniac fox (Awkwafina), a brusque pangolin (Ke Huy Quan) and a trio of ferocious little bunnies, Po sets out to defeat a sorcerer named the Chameleon (Viola Davis).
—Amy Nicholson, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
This begs the question: What drives kleptomaniacs to commit acts of theft even with possible negative consequences?
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The book, which chronicles the exploits of a kinky kleptomaniac, has been optioned for the screen, but has stalled due to the strikes.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 Sep. 2023
At its center was a young charming illiterate kleptomaniac — a hero for the times — Steve Jones, who became in his own words, the 94th greatest guitarist of all time.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2022
Jimmy Kimmel Live's impersonation was the most realistic, as Kimmel chased a kleptomaniac, questions-dodging Santos (Nelson Franklin) through the halls of Congress.
—Peter Weber, The Week, 23 Jan. 2023
The theft was not the first for the young film critic, who was known to be a kleptomaniac, stealing from cafes, the homes of friends and acquaintances and even from his grandfather’s book collection.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2022
Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Here are three reasons behind the behavior of a kleptomaniac, according to research.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Joined by a kleptomaniac fox (Awkwafina), a brusque pangolin (Ke Huy Quan) and a trio of ferocious little bunnies, Po sets out to defeat a sorcerer named the Chameleon (Viola Davis).
—Amy Nicholson, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024
This begs the question: What drives kleptomaniacs to commit acts of theft even with possible negative consequences?
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The book, which chronicles the exploits of a kinky kleptomaniac, has been optioned for the screen, but has stalled due to the strikes.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 14 Sep. 2023
At its center was a young charming illiterate kleptomaniac — a hero for the times — Steve Jones, who became in his own words, the 94th greatest guitarist of all time.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2022
Jimmy Kimmel Live's impersonation was the most realistic, as Kimmel chased a kleptomaniac, questions-dodging Santos (Nelson Franklin) through the halls of Congress.
—Peter Weber, The Week, 23 Jan. 2023
The theft was not the first for the young film critic, who was known to be a kleptomaniac, stealing from cafes, the homes of friends and acquaintances and even from his grandfather’s book collection.
—Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Sep. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for kleptomaniac
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America doesn't need your klepto-crude.Peter Weber, The Week, 9 Mar. 2022
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What could be worse than the klepto-managers of Wall Street?Scott Burns, Dallas News, 23 June 2020
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Throughout the season, viewers had pieced together that Jacob’s sister Emily (played by Generation’s Chloe East) had shot and killed her brother after mistaking him for a burglar.Claire Franken, TVLine, 14 Dec. 2024
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Around the time of Jacob’s death, there was a burglar breaking into homes in the area.Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024
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Three thieves attacked a man in a strong-arm robbery that netted $500,000 in jewelry, only for an Apple AirTag to lead police to two suspects in Queens, cops said on Friday.Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Security camera footage shows thieves running off with packages delivered to a home or even brazenly posing as a homeowner to accept an item directly from the delivery person.Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 11 Dec. 2024
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The zippered top helps prevent pickpockets, and the back zipper pocket is a great spot for storing valuables like a wallet or phone.Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 Dec. 2024
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This Travelon anti-theft crossbody bag has a five-point security system and is made with slash-resistant materials that deter sneaky pickpockets.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 28 Nov. 2024
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And the risk can be real with even one shoplifter, as many retailers can attest.Evan Clark, WWD, 22 Nov. 2024
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When an employee told officers that there was a shoplifter on the loose, the officers — clearly already on the scene — searched through the Walmart to find him.Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Kleptomaniac.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/kleptomaniac. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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