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Recent Examples of sneakers
While knee-high boots are ideal for a concert or a shopping day, don’t be afraid to go casual via thin sneakers or flip-flops.
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India Roby, Glamour, 8 June 2026
The lawsuit also states that officers are allowed to wear more casual clothes on Fridays, such as sneakers, jeans and even Kansas City Chiefs apparel.
—Ben Wheeler
june 8, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Arden, who wore a plaid jacket and laceless black sneakers, headed to the flying area.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Meanwhile, Aubry appeared to arrive separately, sporting a gray suit, white sneakers and dark sunglasses.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Up the ante with an oversized visor and of-the-moment silver sneakers.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 8 June 2026
Enter this square neck tank top from Suuksess (a true year-round staple in my wardrobe), Adidas track shorts that are still kicking after years of wear, and my Alo Trail sneakers.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 June 2026
The 29-year-old started Game 1 in Nike Kobe 3s and ended in Nike Kobe 6 Lilac sneakers.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
Set the scene A peaceful retreat after a day of networking or sightseeing, this hotel attracts design-savvy business travelers, snowbirds in sneakers, and the occasional family with kids.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
India Roby, Glamour, 8 June 2026
The lawsuit also states that officers are allowed to wear more casual clothes on Fridays, such as sneakers, jeans and even Kansas City Chiefs apparel.
—Ben Wheeler
june 8, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Arden, who wore a plaid jacket and laceless black sneakers, headed to the flying area.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Meanwhile, Aubry appeared to arrive separately, sporting a gray suit, white sneakers and dark sunglasses.
—Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Up the ante with an oversized visor and of-the-moment silver sneakers.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 8 June 2026
Enter this square neck tank top from Suuksess (a true year-round staple in my wardrobe), Adidas track shorts that are still kicking after years of wear, and my Alo Trail sneakers.
—Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 June 2026
The 29-year-old started Game 1 in Nike Kobe 3s and ended in Nike Kobe 6 Lilac sneakers.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 8 June 2026
Set the scene A peaceful retreat after a day of networking or sightseeing, this hotel attracts design-savvy business travelers, snowbirds in sneakers, and the occasional family with kids.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneakers
Noun
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These sneaks utilize the latest running innovations to ensure your kicks improve performance while still looking stylish.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
22 Apr. 2026
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Wear them to work with a pair of cute loafers and a spring blouse, or dress them down with a tee and your favorite sneaks for a comfy-casual look.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Around ponds, frogs and toads will be eaten, and when worms emerge after rainfall, skunks will eagerly feed on those.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Things start with dead skunks in a pool and only get (far, far) worse from there.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Noun
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White pans over to the eaves and snaps a photo, where a couple of snakes are seen, quite literally hanging out.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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Still, there’s a sense that the story has expanded to fill the space, with plotlines for all and crazy side trips (snakes!—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Sneakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneakers. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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