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sneakers

noun

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 The Instagram ad photo showed K-pop singer Karina wearing a skirt and holding a pair of Chuck 70 X sneakers. — Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 Lawrence paired hers with a cardigan, jeans and Adidas sneakers, while Carpenter dressed it up with a white fur coat. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026 These Pact leggings are designed for everyday wear and look great with oversized sweaters and knee-high boots, blousy tops and ballet flats, or sneakers and an oversized flannel shirt for a more casual ensemble. — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026 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 At one point, the two were close enough that Bessette Kennedy wrote Radziwill a note specifically asking her to get rid of her Gap sneakers. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026 Modeled on the premium display systems used to house art and memorabilia, the trunks positioned the sneakers as objects worth collecting. — Alison Bringé, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Tim Schwarzenberger’s last pair of Nike sneakers is about 10 years old and the shoes have holes in them. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
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  1. sneaks
  2. skunks
  3. snakes
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
Definition of sneaks
Noun
  • The disease, which spreads through bites and scratches from infected animals, is most commonly carried by bats, foxes, raccoons and skunks.
    — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • In Texas, rabies has been detected mostly in bats, skunks, raccoons and foxes, according to the state health department.
    — Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of skunks
Noun
  • The snakes are named for their distinctive yellow underside, which contrasts dramatically with their darker top half.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Other Animals While you may be tempted to blame other animals such as opossums or snakes, or even coyotes for making holes or burrows in your yard, these creatures are more likely to use existing animal holes for their dens.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of snakes

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“Sneakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneakers. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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