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 Relaxed straight-leg jeans and white sneakers will always be in, no matter the month or year. — Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 7 July 2026 Show off white sneakers, comfortable sandals, or cool slides with these pants. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026 The Cohesion 18 sneakers are outfitted with a thick, supportive sole that absorbs impact and offers stability, a rubber outsole for traction, and a sockliner to prevent friction burn and blisters. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026 Nike chief financial officer Matthew Friend told Wall Street on Tuesday that the company had taken $2 billion worth of casual sneakers out of the market amid slumping demand. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 6 July 2026
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  1. sneaks
  2. skunks
  3. snakes
Noun
  • In this case, a creator pairs her sneaks with a graphic tee.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 June 2026
  • These sneaks utilize the latest running innovations to ensure your kicks improve performance while still looking stylish.
    — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 Apr. 2026
Definition of sneaks
Noun
  • Rabies is often found in bats, raccoons, skunks, and foxes, but any mammal can be infected.
    — Kelli Arseneau, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • Deterring skunks comes down to removing hiding spots and food sources.
    — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 1 July 2026
Definition of skunks
Noun
  • While nibbling deer and pesky rodents might require one approach, something else, like snakes, will require another.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 3 July 2026
  • Many of the snakes live far from roads or trails, deep in the interior of the Everglades, accessible only by boat.
    — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Definition of snakes

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