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 Those shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale should take note of all of its back to school offerings, including adidas Kids Samba Sneakers, Hunter rain boots, UGG slip-ons, On tennis sneakers and much more. — ABC News, 29 July 2026 The sneakers have earned glowing reviews from healthcare professionals and shoppers with painful foot ailments alike, lauding their comfort for standing- and walking-heavy days. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026 Several models would then follow for both basketball and tennis, and Pump’s most famous moment would through Dee Brown inflating his sneakers before winning 1991 NBA Dunk Contest. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 28 July 2026 Pair it with sneakers and a denim jacket for casual weekends, or dress it up with block heels and a clutch for special events. — Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2026 Think slip-ons with rivets or studs, flats adorned with pearls, or sneakers with dainty floral embroidery. — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 July 2026 If heels aren’t your thing, sneakers and flats are also on the table, too. — Jennifer Hussein, InStyle, 25 July 2026 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneakers
  1. sneaks
  2. skunks
  3. snakes
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
Noun
  • Rabies is more common in bats and skunks, who occasionally transfer the deadly infection to pets.
    — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • Now the skunk is saying somebody else stinks, though the smell does lead to Infantino and this FFE plan.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of skunks
Noun
  • Medusa is raped by Poseidon, but because Poseidon raped her in Athena’s temple, Athena takes it as an affront and blames Medusa, cursing her by turning her hair into snakes.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 27 July 2026
  • The deadliest animal to have ever roamed the earth is not the great white shark, or snakes, or even rats that caused three great plagues in history, decimating the human population at the time.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 July 2026
Definition of snakes

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