THIEVED Synonyms: 58 Similar and Opposite Words

thieved

verb

past tense of thieve

as in stole

to take (something) without right and with an intent to keep someone's been thieving my cookies!

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Last month, burglars stole millions of dollars worth of jewelry from the museum of French luxury glassmaker Lalique in a daring early morning raid.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Smith allegedly stole the mother’s vehicle and left the home with the child.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

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