plural thieves
ˈthēvz 
: one that steals especially stealthily or secretly
also
: one who commits theft or larceny
Examples of thief in a Sentence
A thief took my purse.
a thief has been stealing wallets and valuables from the lockers at the gym
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Speaking with Los Angeles outlet ABC7, Yee and one of his kids recalled their run-in with the watermelon thief.
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Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
The thieves took everything that wasn’t inside tents or vehicles, which Albert remembered being about seven surfboards, 10 wetsuits, a bicycle and other items.
—San Diego Union Tribune, Orange County Register, 14 May 2024
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Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 14 May 2024
The thieves took everything that wasn’t inside tents or vehicles, which Albert remembered being about seven surfboards, 10 wetsuits, a bicycle and other items.
—San Diego Union Tribune, Orange County Register, 14 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for thief
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“Thief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thief. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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