Synonyms of sneakers

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sneaks
• skunks
• weasels
• snakes
• skulkers
• lurkers
• skulks
• spies
• slyboots
• sharpies
• swindlers
• sharpers
• slickers
• stalkers
• snoops
• snoopers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sneakers

However, the film’s candy-colored palette (derived from a box of macarons), New Romantic–heavy soundtrack, and countless contemporary winks (eagle-eyed fans will spot those lilac Converse sneakers in the exhibition) are singlehandedly Sofia. — Stephanie Sporn, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026

Layer a blazer over a bike short, swap sneakers for loafers, and the shift from Pilates to a corner table happens without a second thought. — Zoë MacKay, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

In the midst of the rush to finish my syllabi and opening week assignments, as my husband shuffled the kids into their sneakers and Crocs and the car for one last back-to-school outing, everything stopped. — Literary Hub, 5 Oct. 2026

Security camera footage showed a man wearing a black top, trousers and white sneakers entering the hotel with the woman and later leaving alone. — Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026

Parker, who started his career as a shoe designer, would sometimes sit in meetings sketching sneakers in his notebook. — Preston Fore, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026

Offering max-level cushioning without the bulk, these sneakers are easy to pair with plenty of pieces in your travel wardrobe and add a dose of personality that’s bound to draw compliments. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026

The sleek leather is elegant enough to justify wearing sneakers to the office — all while offering support with a padded inner lining. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2026

While walkers might just get a pair of soggy sneakers, the water can harm vehicles. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026