anti-theft

adjective

an·​ti-theft
ˌan-tē-ˈtheft,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anti-theft (audio)
variants or antitheft
: designed to prevent theft
anti-theft locks
sophisticated antitheft technology

Examples of anti-theft in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Travelon Small Anti-Theft Crossbody Bag An anti-theft crossbody bag is another must-pack for me, and this one by Travelon is 50 percent off during Amazon’s Memorial Day sale. Becca Blond, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2024 Many Hyundais and Kias lacked anti-theft immobilizers, which social media users exploited in how-to videos. Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024 Check out Travelon’s anti-theft messenger bag for peace of mind, especially while weaving through crowded stadiums or venues. Brittany Vanderbill, Travel + Leisure, 7 May 2024 The lawsuit, filed March 11 in a Cook County circuit court and published by local outlet Fox 32, alleges Target's surveillance systems covertly collect things like face and fingerprint scans from customers as part of its anti-theft efforts. Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024 Side pockets and an anti-theft back zipper pocket keep essentials easily accessible. L.a. Hubilla, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024 Right now Best Buy has a bunch of really nice deals on Arlo products, but our top pick is a full 50% off on a bundle of three Spotlights, rechargeable batteries, anti-theft mounts and even a yard sign to warn off potential interlopers. PCMAG, 1 Apr. 2024 In September 2023, 17 cities filed lawsuits against Hyundai for failing to install anti-theft technology in millions of vehicles, which also overwhelmed several police precincts in cities including New York, Cleveland, San Diego, Milwaukee, Columbus, and Seattle. Sunny Nagpaul, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2024 Snag this anti-theft bag for a whopping 57 percent off. Brittany Vanderbill, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1876, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anti-theft was in 1876

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“Anti-theft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-theft. Accessed 1 Jun. 2024.

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