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
Christopher Lamb, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025
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
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Noun
He is seen wearing a stole, a vestment worn to concelebrate Mass.
The Vatican announced on Sunday, for the first time since his hospitalization a month ago, that Francis concelebrated Mass at the chapel in Rome’s Gemelli hospital.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN, 16 Mar. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stole
Noun
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Rosemary hitchhiked to the prison wearing a simple crepe and silk shawl to comfort her husband, brushing aside fears about the Zodiac Killer operating in the area.—
Susannah Cahalan,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2025
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The styling option was another reference to Paltrow’s look, which also featured a long black shawl.—
Renan Botelho,
WWD,
28 Feb. 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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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
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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
Verb
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The victim told cops the suspect grabbed her from behind, put her in a bear hug, and grinded against her before escaping down the street.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
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If the only avenue for someone grabbed off the street to even present evidence contesting the government’s claims is through a complicated federal habeas claim as they’re getting rushed onto a plane, when many won’t even have lawyers, that’s effectively nothing.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 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 city slipped into a recession, and things got harder.—
Dodai Stewart,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
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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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“Stole.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stole. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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