Thesaurus results for 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

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Recent Examples of sneakers On Monday, Powlis stood before Judge Elizabeth Shamahs with a dispassionate look on his goateed face, dressed in a black fleece, black sweats and navy New Balance sneakers. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026 The actress paired her satin lounge pants with white sneakers, a varsity crewneck sweater, and oversized sunglasses. — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 1 Nov. 2026 Comfy footwear For summery trips, a pair of über-comfortable Birkenstock sandals always earned their place in my suitcase for pool and beach days, and were just as walkable as my trusty sneakers. — Lauren Mazzo, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026 Coast is more formal, a fine-dining venue (no jeans, shorts, flip-flops, or sneakers allowed; jackets are preferred, though not required for men), serving three-, four-, and seven-course tasting menus, open for dinner only. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026 The family costume isn’t complete without little Danny Torrance (played by Danny Lloyd), dressed in denim overalls, chunky novelty knits and red Converse sneakers. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 That person and others described Shelton as wearing a brown dress and purple sneakers. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026 Rioters last weekend smashed their way into stores, targeting sneakers, athletic wear and sporting goods on streets that run off the city’s central Duomo square. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

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Noun

The egg whites make for a savory, satisfying start, and the roasted red pepper sneaks in some vegetables.

— Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 23 Oct. 2026
Available in several pastel hues and patterns, these high-vamp canvas sneaks look ultracomfy and flattering.

— Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of sneaks

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Her character has roots in a rural West Virginia congregation famed for their serpent handling rituals, where worshippers handle live snakes to prove their faith.

— Kenneal Patterson, Vanity Fair, 11 Nov. 2026
Zembower also questioned the ban on the sale of rabbits and whether the bans would eventually be proposed for other animals, including turtles and snakes.

— Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Nov. 2026

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