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Recent Examples of shoplift
When considering concerns about shoplifting and organized crime, the majority of survey respondents preferred online shopping over in-person shopping.
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Bailey Quintrell, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Wilson had shoplifted there at least five times before, the man told police.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Bustamante-Leiva is a reported career criminal whose rap sheet also includes a 2021 shoplifting arrest in Utah and a huge bust in London in 2015, where he was arrested for a months-long theft spree and charged with swiping $28,000 in phones, wallets, and computers, according to the Post.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The rise echoes a more general trend in England and Wales, where robberies were up 4 percent and shoplifting up almost a quarter in the 12 months to September last year, though household burglaries fell.
—Stephen Castle, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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Bailey Quintrell, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
Wilson had shoplifted there at least five times before, the man told police.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
Bustamante-Leiva is a reported career criminal whose rap sheet also includes a 2021 shoplifting arrest in Utah and a huge bust in London in 2015, where he was arrested for a months-long theft spree and charged with swiping $28,000 in phones, wallets, and computers, according to the Post.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2025
The rise echoes a more general trend in England and Wales, where robberies were up 4 percent and shoplifting up almost a quarter in the 12 months to September last year, though household burglaries fell.
—Stephen Castle, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoplift
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How much of the $55 million owed to the Mountain West in poaching fees will the Pac-12 retain or relinquish?—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
6 June 2025
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And for a Knicks team with money and power, poaching another team’s head coach might not be off the table, either.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
4 June 2025
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Burglars clean out father-son jewelers, snatch heirlooms, ‘a lifetime’s worth of work.’ More big stories Three more wolf packs confirmed in California as ranchers call for relief.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2025
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This CeraVe sunscreen stick with SPF 50 has been snatched up more than 20,000 times in the past month alone.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Scott grabbed some pizza and returned to park her Subaru near the West Shore Market to wait for Serafini.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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Appeal To All Five Senses People still like going out, meeting others and grabbing coffee.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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In front of over 40,000 adoring fans, the man evades another defender before rifling the ball into the bottom corner, sparking elation.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
23 May 2025
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Heavy pressure allowed the Ducks to keep the puck in the offensive zone at the end of the period, where Radko Gudas rifled a pair of slapshots in quick succession.—
Josh Gross,
Oc Register,
2 Apr. 2025
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Morena overhauled the court system late last year, fueling protests and criticism that the reform is an attempt by those in power to seize on their political popularity to gain control of the branch of government, that was until now, out of their reach.—
MARÍA VERZA,
Arkansas Online,
3 June 2025
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Flores, a 70-year-old retired welder, had illegally seized a home five years ago after its owner, the California Department of Transportation, had left it vacant.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Speaking of the color-correcting actives, users can customize their tan to counteract skin concerns—just pick based on the bottle color.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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The Bears lacked a veteran presence at quarterback last season during a crucial time when No. 1 draft pick Caleb Williams could’ve used an experienced teammate to lean on.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Create a Peaceful Atmosphere Environmental stimuli—from summer’s lingering sunsets to fellow campers rustling to twigs snapping in the woods—can disturb your precious sleep.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 Mar. 2025
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In summer, listen for the sound of cicadas or wind rustling through the leaves.—
West Virginia Tourism,
AFAR Media,
9 May 2025
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With his keffiyeh, aviator sunglasses, and beard stubble, Arafat first received media attention in the 1960s and 1970s, when the PLO was hijacking airplanes and perpetrating terrorist attacks.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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Microsoft accounts are now at risk from a new attack that has hijacked Google’s App Scripts to provide a veil of authenticity when sending malicious phishing emails.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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“Shoplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoplift. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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