heist

[hahyst] / haɪst /

NOUN

burglary, robbery

Synonyms

STRONGEST

break in caper holdup larceny theft

STRONG

crime pilferage ripoff stickup sting

WEAK

breaking and entering five-finger discount

VERB

rob, burglarize

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abduct divert loot pilfer plunder ransack remove swipe take

STRONG

appropriate burglarize embezzle housebreak lift pinch purloin shoplift snatch swindle thieve

WEAK

carry off hold up make off with rip off stick up take possession of

Example Sentences

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Although the alleged heist method was unique, the targeting of Lego is not.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

SEOUL—The largest cryptocurrency heist this year didn’t begin with malicious code, but with handshakes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

When Lily, no fool, becomes aware of this emotional entanglement, the meticulously planned heist threatens to collapse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

A huge shipment of Nestle's crunchy KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europe, the brand said, warning that the heist risked causing shortages in stores right before Easter.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

When Apollinaire heard about the heist, he’d wondered if his houseguest might be connected.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day

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