1
as in swiped
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 snuck
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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Recent Examples of stole
Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 May 2025
The liturgical garments – such as robes, stoles and hats – worn by the pope and other Christian church officials are known as vestments.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
Leo, like Pope Benedict XVI and Pope John Paul II, was dressed in a mixture of red and white, the stole already draped over his shoulders.
—Vogue, 8 May 2025
The wine cup that Kelly’s gang stole in Switzerland remains missing, despite the offer of a £10,000 reward, but the missing porcelain bowl has been returned to the museum after detectives found it had been flown to Hong Kong and sold for £80,000 at an auction house.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The red and gold stole that Pope Leo XIV wore on May 8 features ornate illustrations of the four gospels in the New Testament − Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, Morrill said.
—Greta Cross, USA Today, 9 May 2025
The liturgical garments – such as robes, stoles and hats – worn by the pope and other Christian church officials are known as vestments.
—Christopher Watson, ABC News, 8 May 2025
Leo, like Pope Benedict XVI and Pope John Paul II, was dressed in a mixture of red and white, the stole already draped over his shoulders.
—Vogue, 8 May 2025
The wine cup that Kelly’s gang stole in Switzerland remains missing, despite the offer of a £10,000 reward, but the missing porcelain bowl has been returned to the museum after detectives found it had been flown to Hong Kong and sold for £80,000 at an auction house.
—Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stole
Noun
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Each layer—from skirt to shawl—signals something: marital status, regional origin, season.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Cody Johnson, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini and Miranda Lambert Added to the 2025 ACM Awards Performance Lineup The singer opted for a much edgier look that evening, wearing a plunging black Tamara Ralph mini dress with a floor grazing white satin shawl and black pumps to complete the outfit.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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The watches were swiped from Reeves’ Hollywood Hills home in December 2023, according to police.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
30 Dec. 2024
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Where there once were homes and gardens was now a wide furrow of dirt, as if a giant had swiped his foot across it.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
Verb
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The man had been robbed, and his credit card had been used all over town.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Mother and daughter attacked, robbed over parking space dispute at Citadel Outlets.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Sevilla snuck in between Tchouameni and Asencio, with eventual scorer Dodi Lukebakio taking advantage of a mistake from goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who doesn’t usually make them.—
Mario Cortegana,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Tears of joy flowed when a daughter snuck home early for Christmas to surprise her mom after two years of traveling.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA TODAY,
22 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The goal is for students to build a device using bubble wrap, straws, or various other materials designed to hold an egg and keep it intact after being dropped from a substantial height—say, ten meters (nearly 33 feet).—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2025
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The wrap silhouette is flattering, and the V-neck is appropriate for day or night wear.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
Verb
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If the only avenue for someone grabbed off the street to even present evidence contesting the government’s claims is through a complicated federal habeas claim as they’re getting rushed onto a plane, when many won’t even have lawyers, that’s effectively nothing.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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The attacker then grabbed around $10 out of the victim’s pockets before fleeing on foot.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Another fun option is these glasses on sale now for $22.98 at Oriental Trading, featuring a colorful serape design.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
1 May 2024
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Big Bend Holiday Hotel Big Bend Holiday Hotel has restored all its rooms with rustic flair, complete with serape curtains and custom tile work.—
Amanda Ogle,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The city slipped into a recession, and things got harder.—
Dodai Stewart,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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The movie slipped to fifth, third, and sixth ranks in the following weeks.—
Sweta Kaushal,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Stole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stole. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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