sneakers

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 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 Jennifer Lawrence served transitional wardrobe inspiration all the way back in April, pairing a yellow Beatles T-shirt by Junk Food with straight-leg jeans, a tomato-red cardigan, and slim Adidas sneakers with matching red stripes. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 12 Aug. 2026 For most of his life, Roth sported a military-style buzz cut, a plain suit, and a pair of sneakers. Marisa Meltzer, Vanity Fair, 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 Meanwhile, Ratajkowski looked effortlessly cool wearing the bag as a crossbody, paired with flare jeans, white sneakers, and a leather jacket. Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 Dress it up with strappy heels for formal evenings or down with sneakers for a sightseeing tour. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026 Her go-to sneakers, a white canvas pair from Superga that retails for less than $100 and has been spotted on stars like Julia Roberts, Lana del Ray, and Hailey Bieber. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneakers
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
Noun
  • Although there are various ways to deal with skunks, one common product people often turn to is Pine-Sol.
    The Spruce, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Rabies is more common in bats and skunks, who occasionally transfer the deadly infection to pets.
    Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • There’s Tom Crutchfield, who loves women with the ardor of Pepé Le Pew but spends most of his time not in pursuit of the ladies but of exotic snakes, lizards, alligators, turtles and whatnot.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The snakes are also some of the largest in the world, and are often measured at about six to nine feet in length.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Sneakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneakers. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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