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STEALING

(noun, verb)
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There are 13 meanings of the word Stealing.

How to pronounce stealing:

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Stealing - as a noun

Avoiding detection by moving carefully

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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Stealing - as a verb

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

Example: "Three irreplaceable paintings were stolen from the gallery."

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

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

To get or effect surreptitiously or artfully.

Example: "He stole glances at the pretty woman across the street."

To acquire at a low price.

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

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

To move silently or secretly.

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

To convey (something) clandestinely.

To withdraw or convey (oneself) clandestinely.

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.

To dispossess

To borrow for a short moment.

Example: "Can i steal your pen?"

Example Sentences

"The stealing of the jewelry was executed with great precision."
"He was caught in the act of stealing from the store."
"The stealing of sensitive information is a major concern in cybersecurity."
"They were accused of stealing money from the company's accounts."
"The stealing of ideas and inventions is a common issue in the business world."
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Word Game Points

Is STEALING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, stealing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

STEALING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is STEALING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, stealing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
STEALING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is STEALING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, stealing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
STEALING has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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