shoplift
verb (used with object)
to steal (merchandise) as a shoplifter.
shoplifted
Example Sentences
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When he traced a seller on Vinted he suspected of selling on the stolen goods, Mr Groves discovered the man the account belonged to is married to the woman who had shoplifted the cuddly toys.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2024
Hotel LaChapelle’ was the most shoplifted book in Barnes & Noble history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2024
A lawmaker from New Zealand quit her job after allegations emerged that she had shoplifted.
From New York Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
In a press release, the business lobbying group said 56% of small retailers responding to a new survey reported being shoplifted in the past year and 50% said they believe the problem worsened.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 22, 2022
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
