as in to steal
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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Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
However, that kind of spacey wackiness plays better in the mini-franchise already known for out-there adventures rather than the one known for down-to-earth heists.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 17 Feb. 2023
Shohei Ohtani is the greatest player on the planet, scarcely pausing to heist that title from teammate Mike Trout.
—Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2022
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Noun
Paddington hulu *Paul Blart: Mall Cop Year: 2009 Runtime: 1h 31m
Director: Steve Carr
Kevin James stars in this likable goofy comedy about a mall cop who stumbles into an actual heist.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
However, that kind of spacey wackiness plays better in the mini-franchise already known for out-there adventures rather than the one known for down-to-earth heists.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024
Verb
Plus, the Wall Street Journal told us to save money by skipping breakfast, and a man in the UK heisted thousands of dollars worth of Cadbury Creme Eggs.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 17 Feb. 2023
Shohei Ohtani is the greatest player on the planet, scarcely pausing to heist that title from teammate Mike Trout.
—Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 6 Apr. 2022
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“Heist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heist. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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