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 Ballet sneakers are super trendy at the moment, which makes this pair’s $75 price tag extra enticing. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 July 2026 While some people love white sneakers or sexy stilettos, Aniston’s go-to shoe is a pair of wedges. — Samantha Sutton, InStyle, 22 July 2026 These sneakers have earned a loyal following among those who seek just the right balance of soft cushioning and structure. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026 The actress was wearing the P448 Monza Corduroy sneakers in baby blue, which retail for $298 and are also available in beige. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 For me, there’s no more useful option than a pair of high-comfort silver sneakers. — Kelsey Stiegman, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 July 2026 The summer heat is about to trade places with fresh notebooks and new sneakers as back-to-school season gets underway. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 20 July 2026 The Marty Supreme actor wore a sporty tracksuit with the team emblem and blue, white, and red panelling, plus a pair of oval sunglasses and silver sneakers. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 15 July 2026 Pair this dress with sneakers to keep things casual, or dress it up with wedge heels for a party-ready ensemble. — Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 14 July 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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Very Rivian also means yeti graphics on its vehicles, and Easter eggs like a frog and skunk underneath the washer fluid cover up front.

— Greg Migliore, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Compared to skunks and coyotes, raccoons were the quickest to discover that tapping the left button would release food, with most of the eight raccoon subjects unlocking the puzzle within one or two attempts.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

Definition of skunks

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The tracker implanted inside her will eventually lead the team to more snakes.

— Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026
More than 900 participants signed up for last year’s Python Challenge, and potentially as many are currently scouring for snakes amid the 2026 competition.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 July 2026

Definition of snakes

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