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 Dress it up with strappy heels for formal evenings or down with sneakers for a sightseeing tour. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026 But with sneakers strewn in the doorway and a cookbook opened to a specific recipe, the faux house felt lived in. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Her go-to sneakers, a white canvas pair from Superga that retails for less than $100 and has been spotted on stars like Julia Roberts, Lana del Ray, and Hailey Bieber. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 Miffed that the Mavericks sent Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in a blockbuster trade, Nelson wore a pair of Doncic’s signature Jordan Brand sneakers to the awards ceremony. — John Raby, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sneaker

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Noun

Alternative Methods to Keep Skunks Away There are a few methods to try for deterring skunks.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Rabies is more common in bats and skunks, who occasionally transfer the deadly infection to pets.

— Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 31 July 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

Noun

Fans of improv, musicals and audience participation will thoroughly enjoy this performance and should be prepared to repent for sins like eating a hamburger, owning too many snakes or yearning for a younger man.

— Talia McWright, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2026
There’s Tom Crutchfield, who loves women with the ardor of Pepé Le Pew but spends most of his time not in pursuit of the ladies but of exotic snakes, lizards, alligators, turtles and whatnot.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of snake

Noun

The familiar stars of the constellation Orion will glow nearby, offering a sneak peak at the constellations that reign during the long winter nights.

— Anthony Wood, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
After fans got a special sneak peak at the Season 4 premiere, Goldsman said that Season 4 features episodes that play across a number of genres (similar to how the show pulled off that musical episode in Season 2).

— Joe Otterson, Variety, 22 July 2026

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