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

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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

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 Coding a malicious program that steals private data while dodging detection by antivirus tools is hard. — Neil J. Rubenking, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 The gang steals sacred objects, but their movements around them can resemble ceremony not desecration. — Callum McLennan, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026 Absolom steals the screen in Jordan Firstman’s feature directorial debut Club Kid, playing the surprise son, Arlo, to Firstman’s NYC club event and bacchanalian protag. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 23 Sep. 2026 Danbi steals money from the church and ends up imprisoned, separated from her daughter (whom righteous John takes in), and responsible for her partner’s suicide. — Sanjena Sathian, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 When Salvador Perez steals a base, the Kansas City Royals can count on themselves having a special day. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026 Fighting Irish wide receiver Raghib Ismail steals the show by returning kickoffs 88 and 92 yards for touchdowns. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Noun

While operating under a minutes restriction, Clark erupted for a career-high 45 points, 10 assists and four steals in less than 30 minutes as Indiana defeated Seattle 110-107. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026 And then there’s Chandler Simpson, a throwback speedster who led the AL with 46 steals and is an absolute weapon/distraction on the bases. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 2 Oct. 2026 These steals are worth shouting about, with Shark Beauty, Elemis, mature-friendly brands, and viral K-beauty brands—Anua, Laneige, and Medicube—already on sale for up to 35% off. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 1 Oct. 2026 The Lakers have watched Reaves grow up, from a surprising bit player in 2021-22 to a multifaceted menace who last season scored 51 points one game, dished 16 assists in another, and had others with 11 rebounds and four steals. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Howard also became the fastest player in WNBA history to record 3,000 career points, 600 assists and 300 steals. — Christopher Harris, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Stewart, the two-time league MVP, added six assists, two steals and two blocks. — ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026 His 40 steals are a career high after swiping 35 bases last year. — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 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

Verb

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

Verb

Over the course of Next Gen NYC’s season, which ended this past week, the model Ava Dash grabs a slice of pizza on Fulton Street; strolls through the Seaport; and calls her father, the hip-hop mogul Damon Dash, from a bench at Pier 17.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 29 Sep. 2026
Ryan opens it, grabs a Diet Coke and asks one of his assistants to summon a cup of ice.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of grabs

Noun

Offered with a six-month complimentary trial, the membership paves the way for future savings — courtesy of its cash-back bonuses on eligible buys.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Spend $5,000, and ABC Carpet will bring your buys to you, plus set up everything for free.

— Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026