steal
verb (used with object)
to take (the property of another or others) without permission or right, especially secretly or by force.
steals
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pluralof steal.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof steal (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
stealverb (used with object)to take (the property of another or others) without permission or right, especially secretly or by force.
Example Sentences
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James averaged 20.9 points, 7.2 assists, 6.1 rebounds and 1.2 steals a game for the Lakers last season and said he was considering retirement strongly when the campaign concluded.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Ben Wang, as an eager young receptionist at a talent agency who steals information to help Gail, doesn’t really nail the part.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
He led Serbia to its first U16 EuroBasket title since 2007, contributing 18 points, 14 rebounds, eight assists and five steals in a 99-86 finals victory over Lithuania.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
OK, the fact that Jennifer Coolidge steals the show also helps, as does the stunning cuteness of Buster the teacup chihuahua, along with the evergreen pizazz of the bend-and-snap sequence.
From Salon ● Jul. 6, 2026
Erin hits shot after shot, pulls rebounds, get steals, and carries her team to a twenty-point lead by halftime.
From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick
