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STEALING
- the act of one that steals [n STEALINGS] / STEAL, to take without right or permission [v]
- Take (another person's property) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it
- Dishonestly pass off (another person's ideas) as one's own
- Take the opportunity to give or share (a kiss) when it is not expected or when people are not watching
- (in various sports) Gain (an advantage, a run, or possession of the ball) unexpectedly or by exploiting the temporary distraction of an opponent
- (of a base runner) Advance safely to (the next base) by running to it as the pitcher begins the delivery
- Attract the most notice in (a scene or a theatrical production) while not being the featured performer
- Move somewhere quietly or surreptitiously
- Direct (a look) quickly and unobtrusively