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Recent Examples of sneaker
Use this deal to snag your next cozy fleece or comfortable walking shoe—whether that be a hiking boot for the trails or a sneaker for the cobblestone streets of Rome.
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Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
As its name suggests, the sneaker is fully blacked out, including its upper, futuristic sole unit and all of its external branding.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
During the week, Elmer shops for used Nikes, New Balances and other sneakers at thrift stores, then sells them in front of the neighborhood convenience store on the weekends.
—Wendi C. Thomas, MLK50, 17 Apr. 2026
That exposure is fueling demand for products such as protein supplements, Korean skincare, and high‑end sneakers.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
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Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
As its name suggests, the sneaker is fully blacked out, including its upper, futuristic sole unit and all of its external branding.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026
During the week, Elmer shops for used Nikes, New Balances and other sneakers at thrift stores, then sells them in front of the neighborhood convenience store on the weekends.
—Wendi C. Thomas, MLK50, 17 Apr. 2026
That exposure is fueling demand for products such as protein supplements, Korean skincare, and high‑end sneakers.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneaker
Noun
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In the United States, dogs can get rabies if they are exposed to infected bats, raccoons, skunks and foxes.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Cicadas are a good food source for animals like birds, foxes, skunks and raccoons.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Skunks are mammals that are more like weasels than rodents.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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The little animals that will come to be emblematic of the 2026 Games are stoats, extremely cute critters that in real life are related to the weasel and the otter.—
Mark Scaglione,
NBC news,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Much like the more popular hobby of bird watching for certain types of rare birds, there are Connecticut herpetologists and photographers that seek out rare snakes.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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Sea snakes also occupy the shallow coastal waters of the UAE.—
Asuka Koda,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Wearing nothing but gas masks, Hal and Lois sneak inside the noxious home to do the deed in privacy from their kids.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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Wear them to work with a pair of cute loafers and a spring blouse, or dress them down with a tee and your favorite sneaks for a comfy-casual look.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Sneaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneaker. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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