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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
Kallie Cox, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
Then the men forced her mother to open the safe, stealing several pieces of jewelry and about $10,000 that was inside, prosecutors said.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
In 825 career regular-season games, Williams averaged 17.1 points, 5.6 assists, 2.0 steals and 2.7 rebounds per game.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Verb
On the pavement outside the store, Rich told her brother, someone had rolled Ervin’s body over and stolen the pack of cigarettes.
—Kallie Cox, Charlotte Observer, 17 Jan. 2025
Then the men forced her mother to open the safe, stealing several pieces of jewelry and about $10,000 that was inside, prosecutors said.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
Eason had 16 points, 12 rebounds and three steals against the Kings in December.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 16 Jan. 2025
In 825 career regular-season games, Williams averaged 17.1 points, 5.6 assists, 2.0 steals and 2.7 rebounds per game.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steal
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Every time a customer swipes a card, a complex web of fees is triggered.Robert Day, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Winokur struck out a lot and didn’t walk much, but also smacked 14 homers and swiped 23 bases in 94 games while facing pitchers older than him in 97 percent of his plate appearances.Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Sometimes, he's gotten invited to inaugural balls; other times, he's been able to sneak in.Chelsea Brasted, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
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And with a personal training certification and a degree in kinesiology, a wellness focus often sneaks into many aspects of my personal and professional life.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Jan. 2025
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But former officials familiar with the subject argue the vast changes that have swept through the region over the past four years and particularly in recent months also provide new chances for a grand bargain.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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Oklahoma delivered their end of the bargain, notching two second-place 9.95s and not counting a score below 9.875.Caroline Price, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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According to the filing, around 15-20 people armed with rifles and handguns kidnapped the pair on Dec. 16 and took them to a vacant apartment where they were tied up, questioned, robbed, assaulted and menaced.Seth Klamann, The Denver Post, 10 Jan. 2025
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Together, the unlikely duo plan to rob the World Diamond Center in Nice, France — a story point that Gudegast would’ve preferred to keep under wraps.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Jan. 2025
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The only difference is that modern spies do not need to lurk around corners, listening through doors.Steve Durbin, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Beyond Stephens, there’s a good bit of quality lurking in Sabalenka’s neighborhood of the draw.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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Since that last deal was inked, WNBA coaching salaries have eclipsed $1 million for the first time.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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Evercore is a midcap deal advisor that Morgan Stanley sees as a way to play the return of mergers and acquisitions.Kelly Evans, CNBC, 17 Jan. 2025
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Fans eager to play the game as Ice Spice can grab her Fortnite skins in the Item Shop.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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So grab your favorite streaming device, line up some snacks, and let the enchantment unfold.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The Nasdaq Composite slipped 0.06% — tech stocks like Palantir, Advanced Micro Devices and Micro Strategy had a rough day — but that’s still close to the flatline and not a precipitous drop.Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 9 Jan. 2025
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Former unicorn Farfetch, which slipped into administration in late 2023, is being revamped under its new owner Coupang.Samantha Conti, WWD, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Steal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steal. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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