shoplift

[ shop-lift ]

/ ˈʃɒpˌlɪft /

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verb (used with object)

to steal (merchandise) as a shoplifter.

verb (used without object)

to shoplift merchandise.

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Origin of shoplift

First recorded in 1810–20; back formation from shoplifter

an·ti·shop·lift·ing, adjective

It’s a lot harder to shoplift by pretending to scan an item when the cart is watching and making a record of what goes in and out.
New Zealand-based Imagr thinks camera-based AI is the future of shopping trolleys|Rebecca Bellan|August 27, 2021|TechCrunch
As is shown in the series, he drank too much and shoplifted hundreds of dollars worth of items, among other erratic behaviors.
Peacock's Dr. Death Is Based on A Chilling True Crime Podcast About a Murderous Surgeon. Here's What to Know|Mahita Gajanan|July 16, 2021|Time
She says she continues to shoplift — something she’d never done before the pandemic — every few weeks.
Stealing to survive: More Americans are shoplifting food as aid runs out during the pandemic|Abha Bhattarai, Hannah Denham|December 10, 2020|Washington Post
We stole bikes, shoplifted and caused vast amounts of property damage.
When Jesus Freaks Go Bad|Eugene Robinson|August 6, 2020|Ozy

Whenever she felt the urge to shoplift, for example, she forced herself to write a song.
3 Ways Creativity Can Help Mental Health, From the Musician Jewel|Mandy Oaklander|August 5, 2020|Time
I'll bet he couldn't walk into a store without figuring out a way to shoplift.
Little Brother|Cory Doctorow
If you've been hired to build a shoplift-proof store, you'd better know how to shoplift.
Little Brother|Cory Doctorow