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
Andrea Bossi, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
There is, of course, the house’s history of producing artisan furs, which took shape in collared and collarless coats, long vests and a stole.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
Her husband was dressed in an all-black suit with an ocelot stole on his shoulder.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Her look included a bra top and high-waist skirt with a pin pleat detail.
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Mikey Madison
The nominee was a vision in a strapless custom cream Prada dress with a stole and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Others put a newer spin on the look, with Chloé’s fur stoles with tails attached (worn by Doechii front row), Simone Rocha’s fringed fur dress, and Etro’s chestnut-hued boleros.
—Andrea Bossi, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
There is, of course, the house’s history of producing artisan furs, which took shape in collared and collarless coats, long vests and a stole.
—Julian Randall, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025
Her husband was dressed in an all-black suit with an ocelot stole on his shoulder.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Her look included a bra top and high-waist skirt with a pin pleat detail.
12 of 25
Mikey Madison
The nominee was a vision in a strapless custom cream Prada dress with a stole and Tiffany & Co. jewelry.
—Jackie Fields, People.com, 16 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stole
Noun
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The Smithsonian, the vast complex of museums that millions of Americans visit every year to see Lincoln’s top hat, the Spirit of St. Louis, Harriet Tubman’s shawl, a moon rock, and Dorothy’s ruby slippers, is at the center of the executive order’s indignation.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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Bring sunglasses for a sunny celebration and a shawl or sweater if the temperature will cool down in the evening.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 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 hilarious clip sees the former pro wrap his arms around Seacrest's neck, prompting the host to grimace and immediately tap out.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Far from her Harlem beginnings of selling the wraps at markets and pop-ups, Mathé now lives in Austin, where her brand’s first brick-and-mortar shop is located.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Multiple officers grabbed Kerley and attempted to take him to the ground.—
Zach Powell,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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On their way out the door, Kinch grabbed the pistol and placed it in the console of his truck.—
Joshua Kaplan,
ProPublica,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
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In 2019, she was arrested again after jumping over the wall of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s mansion while wearing a serape and sombrero.—
Prem Thakker,
The New Republic,
7 Apr. 2023
Verb
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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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The city slipped into a recession, and things got harder.—
Dodai Stewart,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Stole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stole. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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