theft
noun
the act of stealing; the wrongful taking and carrying away of the personal goods or property of another; larceny.
thefts
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pluralof theft.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The hack is the latest in a string of high-profile cyber thefts linked to North Korea, which has built a formidable hacking operation, generating funds believed to help finance its weapons program.
From Barron's ● Nov. 1, 2026
After retailers cracked down on in-store thefts, thieves moved online, according to law-enforcement and industry officials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026
Last year, Lynd Fruit Farm in Pataskala, Ohio, warned visitors it would call the sheriff’s office on offenders who hid their pickings at checkout, reporting apple thefts of $80, $160 and $400 at a time.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026
It is welcome, he says, that the government is now giving vehicle thefts more attention, but he stresses that current police resources will not meaningfully reduce the number of crimes.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
“I mean...he was convicted for a bunch of thefts, right?”
From "Clean Getaway" by Nic Stone
