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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
Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
Related article European city asks tourists to stop stealing cobblestones from its historic streets
And while tourists are being asked not to leave anything behind at the Giant’s Causeway, visitors to Bruges, Belgium, have been implored not to take a piece of the city home with them.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
The Athletic College Basketball, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The Bay Area News Group’s high school girls basketball player of the decade averaged 25.3 points, 8.8 assists, 7.6 rebounds, 4.5 steals and 1.3 blocks as a senior during the 2015-16 season.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
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Verb
With Taylor Moton, Brady Christensen and Yosh Nijman all set to become free agents in 2026, Tarquin has a prime opportunity to steal a spot with his youthful (read: cheap) outlook.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2025
Related article European city asks tourists to stop stealing cobblestones from its historic streets
And while tourists are being asked not to leave anything behind at the Giant’s Causeway, visitors to Bruges, Belgium, have been implored not to take a piece of the city home with them.
—Jack Guy, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
Noun
The Tide has a solid core returning, but Baron, who averaged 10.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists and a team-best 1.4 steals as one of the SEC’s best freshmen last year, could become the star of the 2025-26 roster.
—The Athletic College Basketball, New York Times, 29 May 2025
The Bay Area News Group’s high school girls basketball player of the decade averaged 25.3 points, 8.8 assists, 7.6 rebounds, 4.5 steals and 1.3 blocks as a senior during the 2015-16 season.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for steal
Verb
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Cloud sized up the young star, reached in and swiped the ball away as time expired.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
24 May 2025
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In that game, Haliburton scored 31 points on 12-of-23 shooting from the floor and 3-of-4 shooting from the foul line, dished out 11 assists, grabbed four rebounds, and swiped a steal.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
Verb
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But eventually, the neighbor realized Mystery had been sneaking out against his wishes, as Mystery is an indoor cat only.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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The Pacers, meanwhile, have solidified themselves as title contenders after sneaking their way into the conference finals last year.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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On Monday, May 26, Burger King is offering a bit of a different bargain with a buy one, get one deal on its signature Whopper.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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For under $100, these are an incredible bargain for such high-quality noise cancelling earbuds.—
Cierra Cowan,
PC Magazine,
23 May 2025
Verb
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Johnson robbed the convenience store in Garland where Harris was working a morning shift on May 20, 2012.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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These guys robbed us — took everything, all our equipment.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses.—
Real-Time news team,
Miami Herald,
25 May 2025
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Though research isn’t conclusive, studies suggest regularly consuming these sweeteners could mess with your microbiome, reducing your levels of supportive gut bugs while elevating the numbers of not-so-beneficial bacteria lurking therein.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
23 May 2025
Noun
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And to celebrate the holiday, restaurants across the country have deals and freebies.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2025
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The company also plans to acquire Hailey Bieber’s beauty brand Rhode in a deal worth up to $1 billion .—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
Verb
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In the morning, the restaurant doubles as a coffee shop where guests can grab drip coffee, fresh juices, and a small selection of hot and cold breakfast options, including the beloved Hawaiian classic, Loco Moco.—
Jalyn Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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The colorful bar framed in bright neon lights is on the main concourse, so people walking by can grab a drink and head to the casino or other favorite activity, Allen said.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
Verb
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Shares of Lockheed have slipped nearly 3% so far in 2025.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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The team has just one win during the past seven games, has given up 20 goals during that spell and slipped to sixth place in the Eastern Conference heading into a road game Saturday against the first-place Philadelphia Union.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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“Steal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/steal. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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