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 The animal print look is proving to be hot right now in footwear, from Nike unveiling zebra and cow print versions of the Field General sneaker to Conner Ives reimagining archival Jimmy Choo styles in cheetah print and zebra in collaboration with the brand. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2025 Residents and visitors along the south Washington coast have been issued warnings by the National Weather Service (NWS) because of the threat of destructive waves, sneaker waves and property damage. Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Oct. 2025 Rock royalty and actual royalty aside, the Chelsea’s remained popular since for its unique blending of traditional shoemaking materials with modern comfort conveniences, a combination that’s suited it to a time when sneakers are otherwise the norm. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2025 Below, discover the 30 best leather sneakers for women. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sneaker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneaker
Noun
  • Rodents, possums, and skunks show up to snack on the flesh and seeds.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
  • While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.
    Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Armadillo, mink, weasel and otter all hold varying degrees of risk associated with consumption.
    Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
  • Armadillo, mink, weasel and otter all hold varying degrees of risk associated with consumption.
    Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Martha says, waving a smoking censer back and forth over the golden flowers that snake from the garden gate into the parlor of her childhood home.
    Rocío Muñoz-Ledo, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Take shelter or run in a snake but do not forget other threats.
    Carolyn Forché, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • About six minutes later, Dawson Knox caught a 30-yarder in the second quarter to set up the first of Allen’s two TD sneaks.
    The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
  • Obasi, whose film Mami Wata was Nigeria’s 2024 Oscar entry, will give a sneak peak of his new film La Pyramide, which is one of eight Works in Progress titles and was at the project market last year while still in development.
    Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2025

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“Sneaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneaker. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.

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