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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Noun

The disease is primarily spread to humans through bites and scratches from infected animals like bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes.

— Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Sep. 2026
The petting zoo, Farm Adventures, said the goats were too young for vaccination and had been bitten by a skunk found in their pen.

— Aria Bendix, NBC news, 10 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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Cellphone camera footage broadcast by CBS Los Angeles shows the snake on a beach at night and someone trying to use what appears to be the base of a palm frond to pick it up and toss it back into the water.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Jackie Aguilar came upon the snake while walking on the beach in Crystal Cove with her family last Friday night.

— Lesley Marin, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of snake

Noun

The Giants ran a modified version of the tush push, with 300-pound fullback Pat Ricard motioning behind Dart to help the quarterback surge forward on his sneaks.

— Dan Duggan, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Her ballet sneaks of choice are Vivaia’s Lexi Sneakers, which are a more structured, sporty take on the brand’s beloved extra-slim Sneakerinas—a shoe worn by the likes of Nicole Kidman, Bella Hadid and Julia Roberts.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026

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