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as in shady
given to acting in secret and to concealing one's intentions
never let one of those sneaking salespeople into your house
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2
as in sneak
undertaken or done so as to escape being observed or known by others
harbored a sneaking admiration for his chief business rival
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as in lame
arousing or deserving of one's loathing and disgust
a sneaking two-timer who has completely lost his wife's trust
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as in lurking
to move about in a sly or secret manner
the little kids sneak around upstairs when they're supposed to be in bed
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as in infiltrating
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
sneak the topic into the conversation any way you can
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Recent Examples of sneaking
Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The package includes free breakfast for your plus-one (no more sneaking snacks away from the conference), a signature drink each night (perfect for unwinding after your workday ends), and 1,000 bonus IHG One Rewards points.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 19 June 2026
However, in February, Batula broke up with her husband, Kyle Cooke, and was rumored to be sneaking around with Wilson until they got caught by fans who spotted them out.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 15 June 2026
Each trip was filled with exploring miles of bike trails, kayaking, taking horseback-riding lessons, and sneaking out of the cabin early to adventure.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
While that move threatened a major energy price shock, trade flows have since reorientated, governments have taken emergency measures, and a growing stream of oil is now sneaking out of the waterway under cover of darkness.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
More volumes sneaking out of the Middle East via pipeline and the Gulf also are contributing.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 12 June 2026
In the demo, I was tasked with sneaking into Lord Bafford's manor.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Clips of groups sneaking in and out of Brooklyn manholes in the middle of the night have gone viral, sparking a police investigation and concern amongst locals across the city.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Seal up your home’s entry points to keep critters from sneaking inside.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Adjective
Contributor Yelena Alpert has a sneaking suspicion that these Frette slippers will last a lifetime, attributing her hypothesis to the shoe’s superior quality.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
The package includes free breakfast for your plus-one (no more sneaking snacks away from the conference), a signature drink each night (perfect for unwinding after your workday ends), and 1,000 bonus IHG One Rewards points.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
The former president was caught sneaking Obama what was later said to be a cough drop during the funeral.
—Nicole Brown Chau, CBS News, 19 June 2026
However, in February, Batula broke up with her husband, Kyle Cooke, and was rumored to be sneaking around with Wilson until they got caught by fans who spotted them out.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 15 June 2026
Each trip was filled with exploring miles of bike trails, kayaking, taking horseback-riding lessons, and sneaking out of the cabin early to adventure.
—Lauren Jones, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
While that move threatened a major energy price shock, trade flows have since reorientated, governments have taken emergency measures, and a growing stream of oil is now sneaking out of the waterway under cover of darkness.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 12 June 2026
More volumes sneaking out of the Middle East via pipeline and the Gulf also are contributing.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 12 June 2026
In the demo, I was tasked with sneaking into Lord Bafford's manor.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Clips of groups sneaking in and out of Brooklyn manholes in the middle of the night have gone viral, sparking a police investigation and concern amongst locals across the city.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Seal up your home’s entry points to keep critters from sneaking inside.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneaking
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Although some mushrooms tolerate sun, mushrooms are more likely to sprout in shady spots with lots of overhanging trees and brush.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
16 June 2026
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However, if the area is shady and soggy, a groundcover may be the best choice if drainage issues cannot be remedied.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Get Ready: Katy Perry Has Released a Sneak Peek of Her New Song And the internet has receipts.—
Mehera Bonner,
Marie Claire,
15 Mar. 2017
Adjective
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In November 2008 an errant air strike, conducted under auspices of a lame-duck Bush administration, killed 37 civilians who were at a wedding party in Wech Baghtu, Afghanistan.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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At supper the guides exchanged significant glances across the fire and acted like a couple of guys who have picked a lame horse.—
Fred Bear,
Outdoor Life,
11 June 2026
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Created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, The Boroughs followed a group of older misfits at a retirement community who become entangled in an otherworldly mystery lurking beneath them.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
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The breakthrough points to a supermassive black hole lurking at the center of our galaxy.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Towle, 26, is currently in between stages of a clinical trial involving tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapy.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
12 June 2026
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Lanzani plays Rubio, an army officer tasked with infiltrating the Santa Cruz Church where the relatives of the missing have begun organizing.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
12 June 2026
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Here’s a look at the odds, storylines and best bets from our staff for Saturday’s World Cup action, which includes the sneaky good meeting between Brazil and Morocco.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
13 June 2026
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With Liverpool rumors getting loud, a big summer — and a sneaky Norge run — could get the biggest clubs in the game involved in the bidding.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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Some may be announced publicly; others may happen in more clandestine ways.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2026
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But clandestine flows aren’t the biggest factor behind the market calm.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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There are two freezer martini variations – one with vodka, served dirty and another with gin and a lemon twist.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
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Wet bathing suits and dirty clothes need somewhere to go once your kid has changed into something dry and clean.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2026
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“Sneaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneaking. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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