STEALS Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

steals 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of steal

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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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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steals

2 of 2

noun

plural of steal

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

Verb

The friction causes an electrical shock that burns Clancy, and Lisa steals his keys. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026 Anyone who steals taxpayer money should be investigated, prosecuted, and held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 13 Oct. 2026 But for all the resort’s creature comforts, nature still steals the show. — Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026 The usual answer to this has been to rely on nuclear power to make it through the night, but there is an alternative that steals a page from Earth's playbook. — David Szondy october 07, New Atlas, 7 Oct. 2026 And that price is even lower on Prime Day, so take 23% off before midnight steals the sale away! — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026 If malware steals an active login session, an attacker may be able to access an account without typing your password again. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026 And Michael Rishawn almost steals the show with his delicious comic turn as the restaurant host, as well as other ancillary characters. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 1 Oct. 2026 The gang steals sacred objects, but their movements around them can resemble ceremony not desecration. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026

Noun

Wiggins totaled 13 points on 4-of-7 shooting from the field, 1-of-3 shooting from behind the arc and 4-of-5 shooting from the foul line, two rebounds, one assist and two steals in 15 minutes. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026 Hamilton stole 30 bases during the regular season and went 4 for 7 with a homer and three steals in the NLCS. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 The trio also made WNBA history as the first three teammates to finish first, second and third in steals per game. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 The Atlanta Dream may have racked up a ton of steals on the court against opponents in this WNBA postseason, but the franchise just got a major assist ahead of the Finals against the Golden State Valkyries. — Jill Martin, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026 Khamenia finished with 12 points, eight rebounds, three assists and a pair of steals. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 13 Oct. 2026 Dybantsa scored 11 points in 23 minutes and also came up with four steals. — Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 9 Oct. 2026 Jonathan Mogbo posted 12 points, six rebounds, three assists and two steals. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 9 Oct. 2026 Follow our Prime Day hub for all the best last-chance deals and steals! — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for steals

Verb

Gaga then swipes concealer under her eyes, on the center of her forehead and around her mouth.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026
When someone swipes a card, the device can capture account information and the PIN used during the transaction.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of swipes

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Owen Wilson plays an overprotective dad who sneaks his 13-year-old son (Christian Convery) into the festival.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2026
The titular bed trick refers to the literary device, beloved by Shakespeare and by opera buffa, in which a lover sneaks into a bed and, under cover of darkness, is taken for someone else.

— S. C. Cornell, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of sneaks

Noun

The cost crunch prompted Prentice and his wife to seek out bargains on groceries.

— Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
The era of elevated inflation that began during the COVID pandemic has eroded the value of $100,000 to the point that Americans earning that much are hunting for bargains like everyone else.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of bargains

Verb

Knowing his days are numbered, Vince robs banks to provide for his wife and young child.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
That robs the Giants of two of their headlining players and increases the difficulty to get results, even against a lowly team like the 0-2 Titans.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of robs

Verb

The Spurs superstar lurks down low near the basket, allowing guards to pressure aggressively on the perimeter.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
Clements sets the scene with lively pop music and excellent period-specific costuming, though darkness lurks beneath the funky 1970s groove.

— Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of lurks

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Niinami was a dynamic, â€œhands-onâ€� leader, integrating deals like the 2014 acquisition of Jim Beam bourbon while family chairman Nobutada Saji â€œkept our corporate culture,â€� Torii says.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Creator deals unveiled at the market included Endemol Shine Brasil’s pact with Latino creator house Grupo Podpah.

— Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of deals

Verb

Nope, the Crimson Tide would most likely be on the outside looking in, while someone else from the SEC grabs their spot in the postseason.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
The suspect runs inside, grabs rolls of lottery tickets, stuffs them into a bag and runs out.

— Tara Lynch, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026