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as in to swipe
to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep
the guy who tried to steal my car was sentenced to a year in jail
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as in bargain
something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price
at 50% off, that shirt is a real steal
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Recent Examples of steal
Jason Green, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
The eggs, which were estimated to be worth $40,000, were stolen at a time when grocery shoppers across the country were finding empty shelves and paying higher prices for eggs.
—Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
The Terps were led again by sensational freshman Derik Queen (27 points, five rebounds, two steals) in what is all but certainly his last college game.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Authorities arrested four people on suspicion of stealing multiple cartons of cigarettes from a delivery truck Thursday afternoon in Pleasant Hill.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025
The eggs, which were estimated to be worth $40,000, were stolen at a time when grocery shoppers across the country were finding empty shelves and paying higher prices for eggs.
—Adeel Hassan, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
Yesterday was Machado’s seventh game with two steals.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Mar. 2025
The Terps were led again by sensational freshman Derik Queen (27 points, five rebounds, two steals) in what is all but certainly his last college game.
—Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steal
Verb
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Katie March, the Democratic legislative staffer who swiped in the activist had her security clearances stripped and faced disciplinary action.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
TIME,
24 Mar. 2025
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Owen would be excited about the prospect of college kids running around Grey Sloan swiping stuff for a scavenger hunt?—
Claire Franken,
TVLine,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Investigators learned the girl had snuck out of her house at about 1:30 a.m. to meet up with someone, and that person likely killed her and left her body until it was found about eight hours later, Nienhuis said.—
Olivia Lloyd,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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That Ukraine’s fiber-optic FPVs are now sneaking up on Russians in their sleeping bags is a good indication that the drones are becoming extremely capable.—
David Axe,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Shop now for the hottest deals and take advantage of the best bargain picks available during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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God did give him that chick, and Kreischer held up his end of the bargain.—
Olga Khazan,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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According to court documents, Gadson’s brother had previously tried to rob Bradford, who had allegedly sold him a faulty car.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
22 Mar. 2025
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Schwartz decided to rob a local dentist, Dr. Victor Cook.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Redondo Beach — The Trump administration’s targeting of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will jeopardize efforts to save sea lions, dolphins, sea birds and other wildlife stricken by poisons lurking offshore, say marine scientists, public health officials and animal rescuers.—
Susanne Rust,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses.—
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Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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So go ahead and get shopping — and remember: these deals only last through tomorrow.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Mar. 2025
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Scott Gilbertson Save With Vitamix Promo Codes and Deals in March 2025 Score discounts on blenders, food processors, immersion blenders, and more with our selection of Vitamix coupons and deals.—
Molly Higgins,
Wired News,
30 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Most people scroll past because your opening didn't grab them fast enough.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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At this point, players are ready to grab the $150 bonus or a $1,500 first bet.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Her sister, Nevaeh Garton, wrote in a GoFundMe description that Stockard slipped as the dolphin lifted her in the air on Monday, March 17.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Hands, lots of hands—outstretched, passing cords, clutching mikes, slipping vinyl out of sleeves, scratching records, tapping pads, scrawling signatures onto posters.—
Sheldon Pearce,
The New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Steal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steal. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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