pilfer
verb (used with or without object)
to steal, especially in small quantities.
are pilfering
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present progressiveof pilfer.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Yes, using the DOJ’s website, users are pilfering software and documents from the Epstein files.
From Slate ● Feb. 3, 2026
