stealing

[ stee-ling ]

noun

1. the act of a person who steals.
2. Usually stealings. something that is stolen. steal.

adjective

1. given to or characterized by theft.

Other Words From

• stealing·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of stealing¹

1300–50; Middle English steling (gerund). See steal, -ing ¹, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Israel has previously insisted there are no limits to the amount of aid that can be delivered into and across Gaza, and accused Hamas of stealing aid, which the group has denied.

From BBC

Max Christie, getting a surprise start because of injuries, sealed the win by stealing the Lakers an extra possession in the final seconds.

From Los Angeles Times

Gavin - whose tunnel-digging was described at the Old Bailey as "a magnificent piece of engineering" - Tucker and Stephen all pleaded guilty to entering the bank as a trespasser, stealing cash and jewellery and possessing explosives.

From BBC

A man was arrested in Beverly Hills on Thursday evening on suspicion of stealing a car and injuring four bystanders in a hit-and-run near a holiday tree-lighting event, authorities said.

From Los Angeles Times

Shopkeepers say Edinburgh's Royal Mile has become "lawless" with smash-and-grab thieves stealing thousands of pounds' worth of goods in recent months.

From BBC