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 Reynolds sees the same versatility play out across a single day, from denim and sneakers in the morning to a black cocktail dress by evening, the necklace adjusting its register without ever losing its polish. Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, and more stars have stepped out in Adidas sneakers. Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 Its all-black patent leather look is one of Nike’s most successful sneakers of all-time — literally. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026 Stand on a firm, flat surface wearing sneakers appropriate for running and jumping. Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Dress it up with strappy sandals and bold jewelry for a waterfront dinner, or down with sleek sneakers for a full day of wandering cobblestone streets. Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 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 Cole Haan recently launched Packwell sneakers for men and women, its most easy-to-stow style yet. Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 12 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
  • Here’s what to do if skunks become a problem in your yard and how to get rid of them.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Rabies is spread by the bite or scratch of an infected animal, such as a groundhog, cat, fox, raccoon, skunk or bat.
    Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Land targeted for conservation makes up a quilt of South Florida wilderness, from coastal wetland to tropical hammocks, inhabited by rare plants, butterflies, bats, snakes and other critters.
    Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Researchers have identified thousands of snakes and lizards in this geological record, many of which became meals for local predators.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026

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“Sneakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneakers. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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