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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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A spokesman confirmed the heist wasn’t an early April 1 joke.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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

He has produced several films and series, including with the forthcoming heist remake The Thomas Crown Affair.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Even nicer for Snead is that the Rams’ actually still have a first-round pick thanks to a heist he pulled off in the last draft.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

The Kerch Council would owe him, to say nothing of what this particular heist would do for his reputation.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.