sneakers

plural of sneaker
as in sneaks
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 sneakers Ugg Goldencush Oxfords These sneakers have a padded tongue, a lightweight, flexible rubber outsole, and trendy metal lace D-rings. Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025 Bronax Road Runner Sneakers The Bronax Road Runner sneakers are perhaps best known for their wide toe box, providing plenty of room for toes to move and splay naturally. Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 30 Oct. 2025 Finish the outfit with chunky sneakers or platform boots. Diana Leyva, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Oct. 2025 The Maison Margiela Loved to Death sneakers are offered in Brown/Red and Blue/Black color combinations. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2025 Donning neck scarves, fuzzy sweaters, and Adidas sneakers, Sarah looks of a piece with her idyllic town. Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 29 Oct. 2025 McRae’s influence has also sparked interest in oversized jerseys, baggy jeans, leopard print and ballet sneakers. Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025 Rozier appeared in court wearing a black Hornets hoodie, gym shorts and low-top sneakers. Dan Gallo, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2025 The style is timeless and designed to be worn from day to night, so plan to pair your new pants with everything casual and dressy, including T-shirts, button-downs, sneakers, and even heeled boots. Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneakers
Noun
  • Set in the old rail cars of a former train depot, the energy of Donn's sneaks right out the front door and onto the streets.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Russell Wilson ran two conventional sneaks this season with no pushers.
    Dan Duggan, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.
    Stuart Dyos, Nashville Tennessean, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, there are 44 species of native snakes in Florida, but just six are venomous.
    Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
  • But despite their comparatively small numbers, elapids like mambas, cobras, and rinkhals are among the world’s deadliest snakes.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 29 Oct. 2025

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“Sneakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneakers. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.

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