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 On Monday, Powlis stood before Judge Elizabeth Shamahs with a dispassionate look on his goateed face, dressed in a black fleece, black sweats and navy New Balance sneakers. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 2 Nov. 2026 The actress paired her satin lounge pants with white sneakers, a varsity crewneck sweater, and oversized sunglasses. — Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 1 Nov. 2026 Comfy footwear For summery trips, a pair of über-comfortable Birkenstock sandals always earned their place in my suitcase for pool and beach days, and were just as walkable as my trusty sneakers. — Lauren Mazzo, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026 Coast is more formal, a fine-dining venue (no jeans, shorts, flip-flops, or sneakers allowed; jackets are preferred, though not required for men), serving three-, four-, and seven-course tasting menus, open for dinner only. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026 The family costume isn’t complete without little Danny Torrance (played by Danny Lloyd), dressed in denim overalls, chunky novelty knits and red Converse sneakers. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026 That person and others described Shelton as wearing a brown dress and purple sneakers. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026 Rioters last weekend smashed their way into stores, targeting sneakers, athletic wear and sporting goods on streets that run off the city’s central Duomo square. — ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026
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  1. sneaks
  2. skunks
  3. snakes
Noun
  • The egg whites make for a savory, satisfying start, and the roasted red pepper sneaks in some vegetables.
    — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Available in several pastel hues and patterns, these high-vamp canvas sneaks look ultracomfy and flattering.
    — Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of sneaks
Noun
  • But there is also no mistaking the distinct black-and-white fur and bushy tails of skunks.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Officials say the last animal confirmed to have rabies that wasn’t a bat was a skunk infected with the bat strain of rabies in Long Beach in 2014.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of skunks
Noun
  • In most versions of the Greek mythology, Medusa is a beautiful woman that was cursed by the goddess Athena with a head of snakes instead of hair and the horrible ability to turn people to stone with just one look.
    — Lynsey Eidell, Glamour, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In one experiment, for example, college students were shown trypophobic images, typical fear-inducing pictures—such as those of snakes and spiders—and control images.
    — Gabriela Galvin, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of snakes

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“Sneakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneakers. Accessed 5 Nov. 2026.

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