stealing

[stee-ling]

noun

1. the act of a person who steals.

2. Usually stealings. something that is stolen. steal.

adjective

1. given to or characterized by theft.

Other Word Forms

• stealingly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of stealing¹

1300–50; Middle English steling (gerund). See steal, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Authorities are searching for a man suspected of stealing multiple packages from an apartment community in Irvine over the weekend.

From Los Angeles Times

They include him not stealing, making threats, or using foul or abusive language and leaving shops when ordered.

From BBC

One man was fatally shot and another injured while trying to stop thieves from stealing a car in South L.A., officials say.

From Los Angeles Times

At the time of the charges, a Chinese embassy spokesperson said "the claim that China is suspected of 'stealing British intelligence' is completely fabricated".

From BBC

The latest crisis comes as a UN report has accused South Sudanese officials of stealing billions of dollars in oil revenues, and leaving millions of people without essential services.

From BBC