as in to poach
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Recent Examples of shoplift
Medical debt has pushed families into desperate situations, with some turning to shoplifting over-the-counter medications for their children or falling prey to scams promising cheap but ineffective treatments.
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Tony Christiano, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Hayden’s office, the Boston Police Department, and regional retailer groups and small business owners last year launched the Safe Shopping Initiative — an effort to increase consumer safety and help store managers strategize responses to shoplifting and retail larcenies.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
It is named for Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, who was killed by a Venezuelan migrant who was arrested for shoplifting ahead of the attack after he was paroled into the country.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2025
California voters passed Proposition 36, a tough-on-crime ballot question, in response to concerns about shoplifting across the state.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Tony Christiano, Chicago Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025
Hayden’s office, the Boston Police Department, and regional retailer groups and small business owners last year launched the Safe Shopping Initiative — an effort to increase consumer safety and help store managers strategize responses to shoplifting and retail larcenies.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
It is named for Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, who was killed by a Venezuelan migrant who was arrested for shoplifting ahead of the attack after he was paroled into the country.
—Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 22 Jan. 2025
California voters passed Proposition 36, a tough-on-crime ballot question, in response to concerns about shoplifting across the state.
—George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoplift
Verb
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The case was submitted to the Modoc County District Attorney’s Office, which initiated the prosecution of Davis for poaching crimes, the release said.—
Rick Hurd,
The Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2025
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Thieves poached about 100,000 eggs from the back of a distribution trailer, authorities in Pennsylvania said.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
4 Feb. 2025
Verb
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On Election Day, Die Linke surprised analysts and appeared to snatch votes from the Greens and the Social Democrats, the party of the incumbent chancellor, Olaf Scholz, and got new voters to turn out.—
Tatiana Firsova,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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But Cunningham used Daniels’ momentum against him, snatched the ball back between his legs, stepped back and drilled a 3 over Daniels’ outstretched arm.—
Hunter Patterson,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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Then, almost missing the cue, Belushi stepped forward and grabbed the mic stand.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2025
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Brendan Coyle made five 3-pointers and grabbed six rebounds.—
Staff And Wire Reports,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2025
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Zack Ertz rifled off 654 yards in the pass-catching department, but the next closest wide receiver came in at just 506 yards.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
15 Feb. 2025
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Doncic rifled a pass at Reaves’ feet, the two players getting crossed up on their timing.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In a lightning three-week offensive, the M23 took control of eastern Congo's main city Goma and seized the second largest city, Bukavu.—
JANVIER BARHAHIGA AND MONIKA PRONCZUK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Serving this warrant with a copy of the Affidavit, and making the search and if the person or property to be found there, to seize the person or the property and hold for safekeeping until further order of this court.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Lamoriello could assemble some mid-round draft picks for any of the defensemen he’s collected in recent weeks — Tony DeAngelo has six points in 10 games and might entice a team that needs some depth.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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Cardinal Re picked to lead prayer vigil on Wednesday The dean of the College of Cardinals, meanwhile, was designated to lead the Vatican’s prayer vigil in St. Peter’s Square on Wednesday night, thrusting a key figure in any future possible conclave into the spotlight.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Add 4 ½ ounces of cold water or club soda to a cup for a dry version, or 3 ounces of cold water plus 1 ½ ounces of your spirit of choice for a cocktail. Place 1 sachet in the cup, then rustle or shake the sachet to speed up the flavor infusion.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Feb. 2025
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The wind seemed to rustle the leaves, spread across four paintings, all painted in 1889.—
Amelia Nierenberg,
New York Times,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Social media accounts are increasingly hijacked, sensitive financial data appears on the dark web and even family members’ details can be exploited for leverage.—
Chad Angle,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Helly is mortified to learn that Helena hijacked her body and impersonated her.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Shoplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoplift. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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