Examples of thief in a Sentence
Chris Eberhart, Fox News, 2 Apr. 2024
The leader of the British crew had reacted to this petty crime by shooting not only the thief but also a second Māori man.
—Elizabeth Kolbert, The New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2024
It can be worn crossbody with an adjustable shoulder strap (for harder access for pickpockets and thieves) and also has an interior organizer with RFID-blocking material to protect your passports and credit cards.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 31 Mar. 2024
The ancient Egyptians used hidden doors in pyramids to thwart thieves who might be after the riches intended to accompany deceased Pharaohs into the afterlife.
—Jane Margolies, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Mar. 2024
Kevin Hart plays a master thief undertaking a daring heist to steal $500 million in gold from a plane, while simultaneously navigating a complex plot involving terrorists and betrayal at high altitudes.
—Travis Bean, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
During that first Holy Week, He was arrested, unjustly tried, humiliated, beaten unmercifully and lastly, crucified between two thieves.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 29 Mar. 2024
There’s a diverse range of character classes, called Vocations, to choose from for the Arisen, such as an archer and thief.
—George Yang, Variety, 20 Mar. 2024
Three days later, on a Friday, a trio of thieves drove up to Rosenheim’s shop and used a sledgehammer to smash holes in an exterior display window.
—Paul Schwartzman, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
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Word History
Middle English theef, from Old English thēof; akin to Old High German diob thief
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
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“Thief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thief. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.
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nounOld English thēof
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