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noun

Definition of stolenext
as in shawl

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verb

past tense of steal
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 sneaked
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
Noun
Kerry Washington’s gold Oscar de la Renta halter neck dress called back to ’70s glam, while Chase Infiniti was every part the ingenue in a bubblegum Louis Vuitton gown—accessorized to boot with a tulle and organza stole. — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 2 June 2026 For women, a light scarf or stole is good to carry to cover your head, chest, and shoulders with. — Julian Manning, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Verb
Stokes and Peg must solve the mystery of who stole $25,000 from a railroad payroll. — Kristen Lopez, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026 During a daytime heist that took place almost exactly one year ago, in October 2025, thieves stole million in French crown jewels collectively valued at $102 million, some of which have still not been recovered. — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stole
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stole
  1. shawl
  2. swiped
  3. sneaked
  4. wrap
  5. robbed
  6. lurked
  7. serape
  8. grabbed
Noun
  • The shawl left much of Klum's torso exposed, showing off her toned abs and slim figure.
    — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Kicking things off is Midnight Blue, a single-breasted velvet dinner jacket, complete with silk-satin shawl lapels, pocket trims, and covered buttons.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of shawl
Verb
  • The thefts attracted attention in September partly because of how easily the artworks appeared to have been swiped.
    — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Just moments prior, Link had swiped some of Jo’s old pain meds as his addiction issues seem to only be getting bigger.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of swiped
Verb
  • It was announced on Saturday that Judkins and QB Deshaun Watson had been fined a cool $14,397, while guard Austin Barber, who also snuck a hit off of the invisible blunt, had to pony up $6,944.
    — Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026
  • Kraft also took a direct snap and sneaked for a first down on another fourth-and-1 at the Buccaneers 10.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of sneaked
Noun
  • If the Valkyries continue to outscore Atlanta by such a substantial margin from beyond the arc, this series is a wrap.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The curtain dropped, and a few moments later the audience was told the show was a wrap.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of wrap
Verb
  • But by and large, audiences were exposed to the horrors of a woman robbed of control over her own mind and body.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The victim told deputies that two men threatened the victim with a firearm, robbed the victim and fled.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of robbed
Verb
  • But trouble lurked in a left-field box seat — and at shortstop.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Former landlords lurked in bushes or on roofs or waited in cars outside our home.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of lurked
Noun
  • 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, 28 Apr. 2026
  • At folding tables covered in colorful serapes, crockpots bubble with carne asada, as Hernandez’s brother, sister and other workers prep chile de arbol and dice onions for guacamole.
    — Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026
Definition of serape
Verb
  • The little girl would later tell officers that her brother grabbed the knife and threw it at her, the blade hitting her chest.
    — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Fitzgerald then allegedly grabbed her arm and tried to pull her toward him.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
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“Stole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stole. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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