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as in clandestine
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
a sneak attack on the nation's capitol
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as in weasel
someone who acts in a sly and secret manner
"Why, you little sneak," the mother exclaimed, "you made my birthday present right under my nose!"
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Recent Examples of sneak
Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
After noticing Atlas sometimes got upset when their dad dropped them off at school, Aveline began sneaking into his room each morning after Kay laid out his clothes.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Mehera Bonner, Marie Claire, 15 Mar. 2017
Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Plus, enjoy a special sneak peak of the Below Deck Down Under premiere, featuring the The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City cross-over charter.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Batman and Gordon sneak into Ace Chemicals and face off against Red Hood and his cronies.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
After noticing Atlas sometimes got upset when their dad dropped them off at school, Aveline began sneaking into his room each morning after Kay laid out his clothes.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Get Ready: Katy Perry Has Released a Sneak Peek of Her New Song
And the internet has receipts.
—Mehera Bonner, Marie Claire, 15 Mar. 2017
Noun
Take a cue from the Celine runways and pair them with a blazer, low-profile retro sneaks, and a silk scarf knotted around the neck.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
Plus, enjoy a special sneak peak of the Below Deck Down Under premiere, featuring the The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City cross-over charter.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneak
Verb
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Roynon explains that color can lift good feng shui energy and mute any negative energy that may be lurking around.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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However, Zandi still sees a precarious situation with many risks lurking that could flip the economy.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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From Taylor’s return to radio and late-night interviews to brand activations and more, TS12 has completely infiltrated the mainstream in a way that TS11 did not.—
Eric Renner Brown,
Billboard,
14 Oct. 2025
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Windows were already beginning to glow with firelight when Balmer smashed another window and infiltrated the house.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Joint operations by the Civil Police and the Health Surveillance Agency have led to the closure of four clandestine factories and the arrest of 41 people, according to a statement by the government of São Paulo.—
Alessandra Freitas,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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Instead of being purely driven by a life-changing amount of money, Carrie has feelings for Richard, having carried on a clandestine affair with him before their murder plot.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As usual, Snout the weasel was sneaking around, looking for an opportunity to snatch everyone’s food.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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Then there’s Vince Panaro, the main character of the season and weasel of all weasels, a man whose mere mention triggers noses wrinkling in distaste.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Buffett’s master class on the problem with gold The price of gold slipped on Friday after hitting a record high above $4,300 an ounce earlier this week.—
Alex Crippen,
CNBC,
18 Oct. 2025
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The sophomore slipped past a tackler, then took off for a 51-yard touchdown reception to slice the deficit to 16-13.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This story has wormed its way into all levels of British cultural output.—
Will Collins,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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The fine alkaline dirt in this ancient lakebed wreaks havoc on electronics, and worms its way into the tiniest cracks or crevices.—
Brianna Randall,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Gallagher Trombley, the Digital Mom Media founder, worries that the helicopter parenting and the constant surveillance of our children, covert or otherwise, might have harmed an entire generation.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
18 Oct. 2025
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Those concerns have reportedly deepened tensions within the Pentagon over the military’s expanding role in supporting covert geopolitical objectives without clear congressional authorization.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sure enough, there was a cute little skunk staring back at me.—
Steven Sullivan,
The Conversation,
29 Sep. 2025
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Rabies can be found in many other wildlife species, including raccoons, skunks, coyotes and foxes.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Sneak.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneak. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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