Thesaurus results for 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

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Recent Examples of sneakers Lastly, the sneaker’s marbled outsole has been given a glow-in-the-dark treatment — a longtime staple of Nike’s Halloween sneakers. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 To stay on theme with a sporty look, these Brooks sneakers are a solid option that offer support, cushioning, and a lightweight feel. — Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026 Department store Macy’s highlights sporty prep, statement sneakers, denim, and activewear as key trends for the 2026 back-to-school period, chiming with analyst predictions. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 25 Aug. 2026 Add the chicest pair of clogs, slim-line sneakers, and the most versatile trench below to your cart. — Anna Traver, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026 On his feet were a pair of gray sneakers — featuring Christian Louboutin’s quintessential red outsoles. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026 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 Stand on a firm, flat surface wearing sneakers appropriate for running and jumping. — Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

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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

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Rather than killing the snakes found on its property, Cat Haven relocates them to areas farther from the cats, according to Anderson.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Not a forest by any means, but a small woods where there are squirrels and chipmunks, probably snakes and skunks, rabbits and, now and then, passing through on some mysterious transient route, a deer or a family of deer.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026

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