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
Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 6 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
After his college freshman girlfriend breaks up with him, a high school senior steals a Driver’s Ed car with three classmates in it and sets out to win her back.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Mid-dance, Agnes goes invisible, steals the amulet that protects Dort from being Siren-songed, and delivers it to Wednesday.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
The Godfather director steals the show here as an energetic, pugnacious and visionary circus ringleader who put his money where his mouth was for a project that wound up flopping critically and commercially.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
In 2024, Adames posted career-highs in homers (32), RBIs (112) and steals (21) en route to finishing 10th in the NL MVP voting, joining Ryan Braun and Christian Yelich as the only other Brewers in franchise history to total at least 30 homers, 100 RBIs and 20 steals in a single season.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Data Skrive, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
From viral Amazon finds like the Anker wireless charger and Fanttik mini vacuum to secret sales at Walmart, Pottery Barn and Tarte, these are the steals worth scooping up before they’re gone.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
Rachel McAdams is terrific as Margaret’s mom, balancing ambition and self-doubt, while Oscar-winner Kathy Bates steals the show (big surprise) as the fiercely loving grandmother.
—Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 6 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
After his college freshman girlfriend breaks up with him, a high school senior steals a Driver’s Ed car with three classmates in it and sets out to win her back.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Mid-dance, Agnes goes invisible, steals the amulet that protects Dort from being Siren-songed, and delivers it to Wednesday.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
The Godfather director steals the show here as an energetic, pugnacious and visionary circus ringleader who put his money where his mouth was for a project that wound up flopping critically and commercially.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025
In 2024, Adames posted career-highs in homers (32), RBIs (112) and steals (21) en route to finishing 10th in the NL MVP voting, joining Ryan Braun and Christian Yelich as the only other Brewers in franchise history to total at least 30 homers, 100 RBIs and 20 steals in a single season.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
Caminero has recorded seven steals on eight attempts.
—Data Skrive, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
From viral Amazon finds like the Anker wireless charger and Fanttik mini vacuum to secret sales at Walmart, Pottery Barn and Tarte, these are the steals worth scooping up before they’re gone.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 30 Aug. 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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France's government is on the brink of collapse in a parliamentary confidence vote that has battered the country's stocks, but some investors are betting the market has oversold French assets and are looking for bargains.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
8 Sep. 2025
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Durango Antique Market Hunt for bargains and hidden gems at the Durango Antique Market, a downtown storefront with more than 20 different vendors.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
7 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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Danger lurks next to Campbell, too.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
4 Sep. 2025
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This, too, is where savagery lurks—in tedious, monotonous tasks.—
Seema Jilani
August 29,
Literary Hub,
29 Aug. 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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As fans scramble to catch the ball, footage shows, the ball appears to land one row in front of a woman while a man runs over and grabs it.—
Chandelis Duster,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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With City’s left-back, Matheus Nunes, moving out of position to press Mainoo, Ugarte’s involvement grabs the attention of Ilkay Gundogan and Josko Gvardiol.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
4 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 14 Sep. 2025.
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