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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 Reynolds sees the same versatility play out across a single day, from denim and sneakers in the morning to a black cocktail dress by evening, the necklace adjusting its register without ever losing its polish. — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, and more stars have stepped out in Adidas sneakers. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 Its all-black patent leather look is one of Nike’s most successful sneakers of all-time — literally. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026 Stand on a firm, flat surface wearing sneakers appropriate for running and jumping. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Dress it up with strappy sandals and bold jewelry for a waterfront dinner, or down with sleek sneakers for a full day of wandering cobblestone streets. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 Stewart stayed strong on her go-to outfit formula in a black Dickies jacket, vintage tee, silk shorts, and Converse high-top sneakers, with the bomber jacket also featuring a red pocket accent. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026 By 2004, Michael, Magic and Bird had officially hung up their sneakers, and the NBA was failing during its critical crossroads. — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026 Cole Haan recently launched Packwell sneakers for men and women, its most easy-to-stow style yet. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

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Noun

This combination of music and entertainment sneaks education in where kids least expect it.

— Parents, Parents, 10 July 2026
In this case, a creator pairs her sneaks with a graphic tee.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 June 2026

Definition of sneaks

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Cottonmouths — semiaquatic snakes also known as water moccasins — are in the top three most commonly encountered venomous snakes in Arkansas, Davis said.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Several dogs were bitten by rattlesnakes in a Westminster open space over the weekend as hot summer weather drove both residents and snakes outside, city officials said.

— Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of snakes

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