Thesaurus results for SNEAKER

sneaker

noun

ˈsnē-kər

Definition of sneaker

as in skunk

someone who acts in a sly and secret manner she's such a sneaker I wouldn't trust her any farther than I could throw her

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Recent Examples of sneaker Hoka sneakers are well known for their impressive cushioning that creates an almost cloud-like wearing experience, and that’s exactly why Sharkey loves them. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026 The pull-on pants have a relaxed, wide-leg fit that pairs beautifully with your favorite sneakers. — Kim Grundy, InStyle, 19 Sep. 2026 This is coming while fashion footwear continues to sell poorly, though these fashion sneakers will be targeted to high-end boutiques, as opposed to mass retail. — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 18 Sep. 2026 The photo showed a figure in white carrying a pair of sneakers. — Shane O’Neill, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sneaker

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Rabies is spread through bites and scratches from infected animals — most often bats, foxes, raccoons and skunks — and is almost always fatal once symptoms begin, though a four-to-five-shot vaccine given after exposure is nearly 100% effective.

— The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
The National Aviary is likely to announce the skunks' names during the second week of October.

— Finch Walker, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of skunk

Noun

Wolverines — the sturdy animals in the images the national forest shared online — are the largest members of the mustelid family, which includes species of badgers, otters and weasels.

— Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 5 June 2026
Normally, during the warmer months, timber rattlesnakes feed on weasels and small rodents.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026

Definition of weasel

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Sleeper also features dynamic payout scaling based on individual player probabilities, as well as classic Daily Drafts for real-time snake drafting.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
There were rattlesnakes and vipers in the rest of Canada, but no snakes here in except the harmless garter snake.

— Paul Theroux, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of snake

Noun

Instead of kicking another field goal later in the quarter, Whittingham went for it on fourth-and-1 from the Iowa 18 and Underwood's sneak was stopped.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
Available in several pastel hues and patterns, these high-vamp canvas sneaks look ultracomfy and flattering.

— Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

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