1
as in swipes
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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2
as in sneaks
to move about in a sly or secret manner
the teenagers were able to steal past a security guard and enter the fairgrounds without paying admission
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as in bargains
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 steals
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Still, as Huntrix finally steals the show, the movie shows the singers and the audience as equals.
—Yvonne Kim, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks steals the ball away from Cam Reddish #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter at Moda Center on March 14, 2023 in Portland, Oregon.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
While Garraty is our main protagonist, Johnsson as McVries nearly steals the entire spotlight with his big doe eyes, infectious smile and genuine delivery of belief that there's beauty in everything, and that people, and the world, can change.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Craig is joined by Josh O’Connor (who more or less steals the show, at least in the trailer), Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack and Thomas Haden Church.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
His latest is the story of a teenager who steals his driving instructor’s car in order to visit his girlfriend in college.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Then came Splash, in which Candy simultaneously supports Tom Hanks like a seasoned pro and steals the movie, and more than one of the doc’s talking heads points out that his hedonistic, smooth-talking character is a dead ringer for Johnny Toronto.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Dexter steals Prater’s yacht and dumps his body bags in the New York Harbor, right in front of the Statue of Liberty.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025
Data Skrive, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
Taylor Kitsch is fantastic, but Tom Hopper steals the show.
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Still, as Huntrix finally steals the show, the movie shows the singers and the audience as equals.
—Yvonne Kim, The Atlantic, 12 Sep. 2025
Josh Hart #3 of the New York Knicks steals the ball away from Cam Reddish #5 of the Portland Trail Blazers during the fourth quarter at Moda Center on March 14, 2023 in Portland, Oregon.
—Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
While Garraty is our main protagonist, Johnsson as McVries nearly steals the entire spotlight with his big doe eyes, infectious smile and genuine delivery of belief that there's beauty in everything, and that people, and the world, can change.
—Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Craig is joined by Josh O’Connor (who more or less steals the show, at least in the trailer), Glenn Close, Josh Brolin, Mila Kunis, Jeremy Renner, Kerry Washington, Andrew Scott, Cailee Spaeny, Daryl McCormack and Thomas Haden Church.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2025
His latest is the story of a teenager who steals his driving instructor’s car in order to visit his girlfriend in college.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Sep. 2025
Then came Splash, in which Candy simultaneously supports Tom Hanks like a seasoned pro and steals the movie, and more than one of the doc’s talking heads points out that his hedonistic, smooth-talking character is a dead ringer for Johnny Toronto.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Dexter steals Prater’s yacht and dumps his body bags in the New York Harbor, right in front of the Statue of Liberty.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
Friedl has recorded 12 steals on 15 attempts.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for steals
Verb
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Wednesday swipes Enid’s driver’s-ed consent form to sneak off to visit Tyler at Willow Hill Psychiatric Hospital.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Aloe vera sneaks in lightweight hydration, and wheat protein helps strengthen to keep breakage at bay.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
10 Sep. 2025
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And if his club sneaks into the postseason and perhaps make a successful run, don’t forget his role in getting them there.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Japan was in a deep recession, but Uniqlo kept growing, offering bargains for the struggling masses and discretion for better-off consumers in an era that frowned upon conspicuous consumption.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
15 Sep. 2025
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Goodwill Akron's guide says that secondhand stores are ideal places to score bargains on things such as clothing, gear, and toys—and shoppers should look for quality, condition, and play-value.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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These are meant to build apprehension, but choppy editing robs the sequence of momentum.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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For Christians, the Bible is the word of God, and turning that word into short-form viral content robs it of its power.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Triangle, one of many signature quirks of Fenway Park, lurks 420 feet from home plate.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Possibility lurks everywhere, even after losses.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Google Flights’ 2025 Travel Trends pinpoint the exact window for deals, pulling and tracking data from multiple airlines and travel agencies.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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The fact that Robertson reportedly asked for team assistance to pursue no-show endorsement deals at that time, only to find them later with Aspiration during Leonard’s Clippers tenure, sets the kind of backdrop that only hurts their case at the moment.—
Sam Amick,
New York Times,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the feeling when a film grabs hold remains the same—by a story, a character, a voice—that, never goes out of season.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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The lilting Calle Malaga, Morocco’s official entry for the International Feature Film Oscar, is a joy largely because of its veteran star who envelops the screen and grabs a role of a career.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There have been 5 signals in the last year and all the buys and the sells have been profitable.—
Bill Sarubbi,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Datskovska regularly reports on not-to-miss buys in the beauty category.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Steals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steals. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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