stealing
noun
the act of a person who steals.
stealings
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pluralof stealing.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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It was the Dodgers’ first game with three caught stealings since 2021, and it made Smith the first Dodgers catcher with three individually since Russell Martin in 2010.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2025
Oller erased two runners on caught stealings he initiated, and the other was retired on a double-play grounder in the best outing of his young career.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 27, 2022
Hassell, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2020 draft, has hit .296 in Class A ball the last two seasons and has 57 stolen bases versus only nine caught stealings.
From Washington Times ● Aug. 17, 2022
He struggled on the basepaths last year with six caught stealings in 14 attempts, but he’s a perfect 5-for-5 this season after his four-steal weekend.
From Washington Times ● May 30, 2022
"Most of them think we have benefited by Lobarto's stealings," sighed Rhoda.
From Nan Sherwood at Rose Ranch by Annie Roe Carr
