Word Finder - steals

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To take illegally, or without the owner's permission, something owned by someone else.

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Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery.

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(of ideas, words, music, a look, credit, etc.) To appropriate without giving credit or acknowledgement.

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They stole my idea for a biodegradable, disposable garbage de-odorizer.

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To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully.

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He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street.

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To acquire at a low price.

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He stole the car for two thousand less than its book value.

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To draw attention unexpectedly in (an entertainment), especially by being the outstanding performer. Usually used in the phrase steal the show.

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To move silently or secretly.

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He stole across the room, trying not to wake her.

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To convey (something) clandestinely.

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To withdraw or convey (oneself) clandestinely.

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To advance safely to (another base) during the delivery of a pitch, without the aid of a hit, walk, passed ball, wild pitch, or defensive indifference.

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To dispossess

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To borrow for a short moment.

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Can I steal your pen?

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The number of stolen bases by a baserunner.

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He has 25 steals this year.

Like some other culture-heroes, he steals sun, moon and stars out of a box, so enlightening the dark earth.

Among the Andaman Islanders, a kingfisher steals fire for men from the god Puluga (Anthrop. Journal, November 1882).

Among the Cahrocs, the coyote steals fire from "two old women."

Tarantino is lucky because he had a six-year hiatus to hide the fact that he steals from any random film he likes.

It has most recently featured a criminal mastermind mouse which steals cheese in elaborate heists in its television adverts.

From time to time, Grim steals a fleeting kiss from my lips and a shiver of fear passes through me.

Fed up, he drunkenly steals his unfriendly wifes (an uncredited Courtney Cox) luxury car and drives it into a multi-car pileup.

During the attack, the gang also steals her most prized possession, a red diamond given to her by her deceased mother.

When you die Gordon steals 40% in IHT to finance his vote buying spree.

A sinking man who clutches at another and drowns him; or a hungry mother exhausted by feeding her baby, who steals some food; or a man trained to discipline who on duty at the word of command kills a defenseless man-- seem less guilty, that is, less free and more subject to the law of necessity, to one who knows the circumstances in which these people were placed, and more free to one who does not know that the man was himself drowning, that the mother was hungry, that the soldier was in the ranks, and so on.

Regularly updated and organized into various categories, you can fine plenty of steals and deals for your baby, and some great stuff for yourself as well!

If someone steals your identity to get their own Mastercard expect a longer process.

You want to know what the current interest rate is, do you have a grace period to pay balance, when is payment due, and what happens if someone steals your card.

Dumpster diving is when a thief steals information from your trash or recycling.

The clearance category is especially impressive if you're seeking particularly great deals - with prices as low as $5.49 for some items, there are some definite steals to be found here.

These are just some of the many ways stress steals your health.

The story begins in the spring of 1994, when Daniel Spiegelman dismantles a wall in Columbia University's Butler Library, steals books and then escapes to Europe with roughly $1.8 million in rare books, letters and manuscripts.

Frank'n Styne is a hilarious take on the Frankenstein story as the great grandson of the original comes to Castle Styne as heir to the mysteries of his predecessors, but it's the score that really steals the show!

Especially in the off season, there are plenty of deals and steals available in this region of South Carolina to provide you with a dream day, regardless of income.

Michael became the first player in league history to have 200 steals and 100 blocks in one season.

Be sure to sign up for their newsletter to receive advance notice of steals and deals.

Choosing a package can be overwhelming, because as soon as you go online you're sure to find many apparent deals and steals from many different companies.

This basketball game gives players control over video game versions of the NBA's best ball players as they perform passes, dunks, rebounds, shots and steals.

Ryu's village is the resting place of the Dark Dragon Blade, which is great for the "coolness" factor, but bad when the Vigor Empire comes knocking, and by knocking I mean killing everyone in the village and steals the blade.

An inconvenient personal cell phone privacy attack is one that steals your personal information.

Kleptomania-An impulse control disorder in which one steals objects that are of little or no value.

If a child steals after the age of 15 or has gotten caught stealing more than once or there is a suspicion of underlying emotional or drug problems that might be causing the stealing, a mental health professional should be consulted.

While they may not rack maternity clothes separately, you can often find steals on used maternity clothes if you are willing to sort through the racks.

Maybe you feel that for once, you'd like to be the girl that steals the spotlight, leaves tongues wagging and has the party clamoring for more.

If you can manage to wait until the last week of May or the first week of June, you'll more than likely be able to make off with some great steals!

For the ultimate in cute beach accessories, a Snoopy Peanuts beach towel steals the show.

Kohl's is a good place to shop in person and then go online to check out steals and deal on the website.

Without proper attribution, it steals the ideas, the work and the efforts of another writer and declares them your own.

Find steals on back to school backpacks by becoming a member of a sales and deals forums such as Fishing for Deals.

R.J. then gets greedy and steals all the food instead of taking only as much as he needs.

Between her good looks and the low-cut tops, she steals more attention than she deserves.

Adam also steals his niece (Sharon and Nick's infant daughter), leaving Sharon to believe her child is dead and passes the baby to Ashley.

When Victor learns the truth of Leanna and Jack's roles in the book, he divorces Leanna and steals the Abbott family business (Jabot).

Truth Unrevealed (22 February 2010) - After Bug "steals" Jones' jeep, Lux has to convince Jones not to press charges against him.

This adorable Santos ladies watch by Cartier steals the show when you are out with it.

This Tag Heuer Carrera steals the show with this men's watch; Culmination of artistic work and brilliant engineering.

Proxibid proves that some steals are still possible, with an 18k gold Robert Roskell rail road pocket watch sold for just $35, although there are surface scratches and some damage and flaws.

This watch's ultra-feminine pink mother-of-pearl dial attracts the eye, but the round-cut diamonds glittering against a stainless steel case soon steals the show.

How about if your best friend steals your stuff and drives away?

Be sure to check out their clearance section for some great steals and deals.

In 2003, Andersson co-founded the Hollywood rock outfit Starwood with Lizzy, Joey Scott and Joe Steals.

This Hannah Montana obsessed blogger keeps their finger on the pulse of the best Hannah Montana news, deals, and steals online, including where to get the best downloads.

Although the show follows the lives of the three ladies, Hugh Hefner steals the spotlight on many episodes.

So he hides his error and steals another brain that just happens to be laying about, and of course, it is an 'abnormal' brain, the brain of a criminal.

Jones is chased by South American aborigines, escapes death by blowdart, springs numerous lethal deathtraps and steals a horse to chase a truck convoy.