HEISTS Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

heists 1 of 2

noun

plural of heist

as in thefts

an instance of theft it was the largest jewelry heist in the city's history

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heists

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of heist

as in steals

to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep a professional burglar was able to heist a box of jewelry from the safe in the closet

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The theft comes as Europol warned that museum heists are becoming increasingly aggressive, with criminals targeting high-value cultural objects and using more violent tactics. — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 The almost 27-minute-long trailer features a whirlwind of gameplay to expect at launch in November, including car chases, heists, and robberies, plus various side missions such as scuba diving, weightlifting, and maybe even backyard wrestling. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 28 Aug. 2026 After at least 20 heists in Florida, a trio suspected of stealing family heirlooms and other valuables from cemeteries is now in custody. — Rylan Digiacomo-Rapp, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 More than a dozen major art heists have been recorded since January 2025 alone – prompting the International Council of Museums to team up with Interpol in response. — Willem Marx, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026 The crime followed a series of high-profile heists at major European museums, including the theft in October of French crown jewels and other items worth 88 million euros ($101 million) from the Louvre in Paris. — ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026 The crime followed a series of high-profile heists at major European museums, including the theft of French crown jewels and other items from the Louvre in Paris. — CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026 Point Break wasn’t all bank heists and surfing — according to Lori Petty, there was also some behind-the-scenes ballet. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Aug. 2026 While the subject matter shifted from bank robberies to art heists, the essence of the character as an effortlessly cool, independent wealthy titan of industry who stole for the thrill of it remained the same. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heists

Noun

According to arrest reports for the suspects, the thefts began in early May.

— Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026
Since the power went out, there has been a spate of generator thefts in his neighborhood, said Calvin Boone, 44, a father of four.

— Selina Guevara, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026

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First inning, Shohei Ohtani walks, steals second, jogs to third on a single by Freddie Freeman, scores on a grounder by Mookie Betts.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
The meat is front and center, but mingling a toston or a spoonful of rice in the pork juices with the salsa verde steals the show.

— The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

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