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Recent Examples of sneakers
His early online videos documented low-budget trips, including one of him trekking videos of him trekking in the Indian Himalayas in sneakers.
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Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
James Harden‘s signature sneakers from Adidas typically release early into a new year, but reports indicate his newest model will arrive before 2026 comes to a close.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Searching for more sneakers that are similar to Hokas?
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Lace up your sneakers or participate virtually to show up for this great cause.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
The style is timeless and designed to be worn from day to night, so plan to pair your new pants with everything casual and dressy, including T-shirts, button-downs, sneakers, and even heeled boots.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2024
Salomon also joined forces with Sandy Liang to create coquettish ribboned sneakers–which tapped into the customization trend of adding charms, chains, and jewelry that has swept social feeds.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Mangione, who faces 11 counts in New York, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism, attended his court hearing wearing a white-collared shirt, a burgundy sweater and orange sneakers.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Brooklyn, 25, dressed up in a black button-down shirt, cuffed-up dark-wash jeans and white sneakers.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
James Harden‘s signature sneakers from Adidas typically release early into a new year, but reports indicate his newest model will arrive before 2026 comes to a close.
—Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2025
Searching for more sneakers that are similar to Hokas?
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025
Lace up your sneakers or participate virtually to show up for this great cause.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2025
The style is timeless and designed to be worn from day to night, so plan to pair your new pants with everything casual and dressy, including T-shirts, button-downs, sneakers, and even heeled boots.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2024
Salomon also joined forces with Sandy Liang to create coquettish ribboned sneakers–which tapped into the customization trend of adding charms, chains, and jewelry that has swept social feeds.
—Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
Mangione, who faces 11 counts in New York, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism, attended his court hearing wearing a white-collared shirt, a burgundy sweater and orange sneakers.
—Renan Botelho, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024
Brooklyn, 25, dressed up in a black button-down shirt, cuffed-up dark-wash jeans and white sneakers.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneakers
Noun
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Jason Kelce noted Bills quarterback Josh Allen scored twice against the Chiefs on sneaks.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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About six minutes later, Dawson Knox caught a 30-yarder in the second quarter to set up the first of Allen’s two TD sneaks.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Rodents, possums, and skunks show up to snack on the flesh and seeds.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Scarecrows, plastic owls and snakes, flashy pinwheels, and wind chimes are also of questionable efficacy.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Nov. 2025
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According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, there are 44 species of native snakes in Florida, but just six are venomous.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Sneakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneakers. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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