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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

thievery

/θiːˈvərɪ/ noun · British & US
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What does thievery mean?

noun

The act of stealing, especially on a large scale. Thievery is often associated with cunning and deceit.

Example

"The police department cracked down on a string of burglaries, exposing a ring of skilled thieves who had been engaging in thievery for years."

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