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 sneakers
Rihanna teamed the dress with oversized earrings and a rose ring and, for a casual twist, some lime green sneakers.
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Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Space’s offering spans one-off fashion pieces, rare sneakers, furniture, ceramics, objets d’art and much more.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Purchasing tennis rackets, high-quality athletic sneakers, and renting courts also make tennis pricey as compared to other sports, Brown said.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Wear it with sneakers for daytime exploring, or swap in boots and a leather jacket for evening plans.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2025
Toss it on for a reality TV show marathon, then swap in your favorite sneakers and a tote bag for a simple pumpkin spice latte run look.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
The platform sneakers offer a nice lift, while mesh uppers deliver on breathability—just like your favorite running shoes.
—Amina Ayoud, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
With a sleek design, the sneakers can go with all kinds of fall outfits.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Golden Goose sneakers continue to sprint ahead.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
Space’s offering spans one-off fashion pieces, rare sneakers, furniture, ceramics, objets d’art and much more.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Purchasing tennis rackets, high-quality athletic sneakers, and renting courts also make tennis pricey as compared to other sports, Brown said.
—Cathy Cassata, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Wear it with sneakers for daytime exploring, or swap in boots and a leather jacket for evening plans.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2025
Toss it on for a reality TV show marathon, then swap in your favorite sneakers and a tote bag for a simple pumpkin spice latte run look.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Sep. 2025
The platform sneakers offer a nice lift, while mesh uppers deliver on breathability—just like your favorite running shoes.
—Amina Ayoud, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
With a sleek design, the sneakers can go with all kinds of fall outfits.
—Isabel Garcia, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Golden Goose sneakers continue to sprint ahead.
—Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneakers
Noun
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Around 75% of Americans are exposed to raccoons, skunks and foxes — the very wildlife that commonly spread the fatal disease to humans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The skunk with distemper is stuck in the window well again, chewing incessantly on the garden hose that is coiled up in there.—
Miriam Toews
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The skunk with distemper is stuck in the window well again, chewing incessantly on the garden hose that is coiled up in there.—
Miriam Toews
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
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His yard now attracts wildlife, including raccoons, skunks and even the occasional coyote.—
Jeanne Phillips,
Mercury News,
30 Aug. 2025
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Using the average daily temperatures, the model showed the underground temperature was around the thermal maximum for snakes — around 104 degrees Fahrenheit.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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During the search, multiple venomous snakes and animals were seized.—
TJ Macias,
Kansas City Star,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Sneakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneakers. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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