Synonyms of sneakers

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sneaks
• skunks
• weasels
• snakes
• skulkers
• lurkers
• skulks
• spies
• slyboots
• sharpies
• swindlers
• sharpers
• slickers
• stalkers
• snoops
• snoopers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sneakers

At one point, the two were close enough that Bessette Kennedy wrote Radziwill a note specifically asking her to get rid of her Gap sneakers. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 10 Sep. 2026

Modeled on the premium display systems used to house art and memorabilia, the trunks positioned the sneakers as objects worth collecting. — Alison Bringé, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

The hype has translated to a secondary market surge, with StockX noting that trades for Vans sneakers grew 238 percent during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026

Tim Schwarzenberger’s last pair of Nike sneakers is about 10 years old and the shoes have holes in them. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

On a network where women once seemed to have a uniform of bright sheath dresses, Jessica Tarlov is wearing sneakers. — Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

Buying a pair of sneakers cosigned by your favorite celebrity or athlete—say, Zendaya’s collaboration with On, which Shelton recently wore, or Alcaraz’s Nike kit designed in partnership with Travis Scott—is a way in. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 9 Sep. 2026

Take it to the next level with these statement-making Reebok sneakers. — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026

The retailer’s massive shoe collection has tons of trip-ready styles, including water-resistant mules, best-selling sneakers, and flats designed for on-the-go wear. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026