shoplift
verb (used with object)
to steal (merchandise) as a shoplifter.
shoplifted
Example Sentences
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Hotel LaChapelle’ was the most shoplifted book in Barnes & Noble history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2024
Meat and confectionary were the most shoplifted food items, but thefts of baby food, nappies and other essentials like toothbrushes and cleaning products also increased last year.
From BBC ● Jan. 17, 2024
“If you are pursuing someone accused of a homicide and who has shot at officers in the past, that’s a different situation than somebody who might have shoplifted $50 worth of items,” Gross said.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 2, 2023
The woman said she did not recall the incident and had never shoplifted.
From New York Times ● Jun. 28, 2023
Officers, I can now affirm that there are no narcotics, explosives, or shoplifted gewgaws in my son's bag.
From Little Brother by Cory Doctorow
