Examples of sneaker in a Sentence
she's such a sneaker I wouldn't trust her any farther than I could throw her
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Hong Kong/Hangzhou — Stephen Curry announced a partnership for his signature brand with Li-Ning on Monday, ending his sneaker free agency in a major win for the Chinese sportswear giant.
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John Liu, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
The biggest sneaker free agent in basketball history didn't sign with Nike or Adidas.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Set the scene A peaceful retreat after a day of networking or sightseeing, this hotel attracts design-savvy business travelers, snowbirds in sneakers, and the occasional family with kids.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Though most trails are fairly easy in TRNP, hiking boots protect better than sneakers or sandals (especially when trails are slippery after a rain).
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
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John Liu, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
The biggest sneaker free agent in basketball history didn't sign with Nike or Adidas.
—Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026
Set the scene A peaceful retreat after a day of networking or sightseeing, this hotel attracts design-savvy business travelers, snowbirds in sneakers, and the occasional family with kids.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Though most trails are fairly easy in TRNP, hiking boots protect better than sneakers or sandals (especially when trails are slippery after a rain).
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 1 June 2026
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“Sneaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sneaker. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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sneaker
noun
sneak·er
ˈsnē-kər 
1
: one that sneaks
2
: a sports shoe (as of canvas) with a rubber sole
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