MISAPPROPRIATION Synonyms: 37 Similar Words

misappropriation

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Recent Examples of misappropriation In 2021, Cloth, Creative Wealth Media and Bron were named as defendants in a suit by investor Hudson Private for misappropriation of funds and failing to repay millions due on film loans between 2017 and 2020. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 29 July 2026 False endorsement and misappropriation, FanDuel could insist, are inapplicable to a personalized video setting where the video’s talent voluntarily assents in exchange for compensation. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 14 July 2026 Legal experts say Harper might have grounds to sue FanDuel for false endorsement, misappropriation and invasion of privacy. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026 Orientalism, the show suggests, wasn’t a one-way street but a traffic in misappropriation. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 13 July 2026 Apple on Friday sued OpenAI and two former employees, alleging misappropriation of its trade secrets to benefit the ChatGPT-owner's foray into consumer hardware, a dramatic escalation of already simmering tension between the two companies. — Stephen Nellis, USA Today, 11 July 2026 In the suit, filed in the District Court of Northern California, Apple accuses OpenAI of trade secret misappropriation and breach of contract. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 10 July 2026 Apple on Friday filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and two former employees, alleging misappropriation of the iPhone maker’s trade secrets to benefit the ChatGPT-owner’s foray into consumer hardware. — Ben Goggin, NBC news, 10 July 2026 Yang Youlin also was convicted of embezzlement, offering bribes, misappropriation of public funds, abuse of power and money laundering in one of the most dramatic corruption cases in recent years in terms of the sheer scale of the bribes involved. — ABC News, 6 July 2026

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Noun

Leedberg-Snow pleaded guilty to felony counts of solicitation to commit vital records fraud, title fraud, theft by misapplication of property and witness tampering, per the attorney general’s office.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Porter was charged with five felony counts of theft of service over $30,000 and one count of misapplication of a trust fund, which is a misdemeanor.

— Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 May 2026

Definition of misapplication

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Hilliard faces felony charges of theft and embezzlement of public property, as well as a misdemeanor charge of first-degree official misconduct.

— Matt Moret, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Following the criminal investigation into the allegations, the district attorney's office charged Hilliard with theft, embezzlement of public property and first-degree official misconduct.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of embezzlement

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Bruce Gordon Hall, 65, was arrested Wednesday and charged with one count of first-degree larceny, according to Connecticut State Police.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Aug. 2026
Court records show Chisholm’s previous charges included larceny, theft and breaking and entering.

— Jeff A. Chamer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of larceny

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Kenyon partnered with Shuenemeyer -- a horticulturist with an eye for history and a tongue for unique tastes -- to try to repopulate the orchard with new trees grown from grafts of the few remiaing trees still growing in the orchard.

— Kevin Strong, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
The doctor might need to switch from FUE to DHI mid-procedure based on graft quality.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of graft

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The Grass Valley City Council first approved the use of ALPRs with a 5-0 vote in 2021, believing in its ability to address violent crime and retail theft.

— Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Hilliard faces felony charges of theft and embezzlement of public property, as well as a misdemeanor charge of first-degree official misconduct.

— Matt Moret, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of theft

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The teaser shows Jordan as Crown pulling off a number of dangerous stunts against a backdrop of slick cities, breathtaking landscapes, and museums with top-of-the-line security measures that can’t stand up against the wiles of his debonair thievery.

— Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 29 July 2026
While some have suffered thievery before, they’ve typically been targeted by institutional or industry insiders.

— Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Definition of thievery

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