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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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
The series follows a team of thieves for hire who find themselves in a world of trouble after completing their latest job.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
The thieves got away with jewelry, according to police.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
Set on the glamorous European island, the film follows a rag-tag band of noble thieves who steal from the boorish elite tourists that destroy their home each summer.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
The series follows a team of thieves for hire who find themselves in a world of trouble after completing their latest job.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 20 Nov. 2024
The thieves got away with jewelry, according to police.
—Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2024
Set on the glamorous European island, the film follows a rag-tag band of noble thieves who steal from the boorish elite tourists that destroy their home each summer.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Thief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thief. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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