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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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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
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 23 Apr. 2025
Annabelle Canela, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
As with music, doing that work and sneaking in so much sound is all about the beats and the pitch.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
One of the film’s best sequences features the two teens sneaking out of school, stealing denim skirts and going to a video club with private viewing booths.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Check these tasks off your fall to-do list to prevent unwanted critters from sneaking inside.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The week his Tiny Desk set hit YouTube, the song was milling around outside the top 10 of Adult R&B Airplay, missing in action on Rhythmic and just sneaking into the top 30 of Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025
On the wing of the plane, Bond lands a one-liner before engaging in multiple fistfights, all controlled by the player, before sneaking inside.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Stealth gameplay mechanics have been a cornerstone of video games and some titles have implemented their own unique takes on sneaking around bad guys.
—George Yang, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Parents sneaking in a third cup before school pickup.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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
And some kids are even sneaking in game sessions during class.
—Annabelle Canela, Parents, 5 Sep. 2025
As with music, doing that work and sneaking in so much sound is all about the beats and the pitch.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
One of the film’s best sequences features the two teens sneaking out of school, stealing denim skirts and going to a video club with private viewing booths.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025
Check these tasks off your fall to-do list to prevent unwanted critters from sneaking inside.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
The week his Tiny Desk set hit YouTube, the song was milling around outside the top 10 of Adult R&B Airplay, missing in action on Rhythmic and just sneaking into the top 30 of Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 4 Sep. 2025
On the wing of the plane, Bond lands a one-liner before engaging in multiple fistfights, all controlled by the player, before sneaking inside.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Stealth gameplay mechanics have been a cornerstone of video games and some titles have implemented their own unique takes on sneaking around bad guys.
—George Yang, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Parents sneaking in a third cup before school pickup.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneaking
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Another reason is that most EVs don’t use wires in their steering column so they can’t be hotwired and some have cameras and motion detection that deter shady people that get too close to the vehicle.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Leaving it longer, especially in shady areas, helps the grass develop a stronger root system.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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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
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Another main issue is that the power grind itself now being the endgame is no longer a good motivator to play, nor is the Tier system with 3s not much different than 4s or 5s, and all past weapons being somewhat lame now outside of that system entirely.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Paine proposed a lump sum payment of £15 (£2,306 in 2025) to everyone reaching the age of twenty-one and a £10 (£1,537 in 2025) annual pension for the blind and lame, as well as for those fifty and older.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Sep. 2025
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Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Then, Loftin followed with an RBI single to tie the score 3-3 with the top of the lineup lurking.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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Season 5 dives into the contrast between old and new New York, with secret billionaires, mobsters and mysterious residents infiltrating the building.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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The Taliban was and still is adept at infiltrating aid organizations and diverting aid to fill their coffers.—
Beth Bailey,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The finale opens with a sneaky cello solo answered by a mischievous violin line.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
13 Sep. 2025
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Both teams are desperate to avoid an 0-2 start, and Johnson’s return adds another layer of intrigue to a sneaky-big early season matchup.—
Andy Scholes,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Bundy family’s statement noted this and said their destination was not clandestine, as the FBI document alleged.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Sep. 2025
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The result was the Commandos, who operated in clandestine raids behind the lines to harass the enemy with remarkable success.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Wearing shoes in the home tracks soil from outside, leaving floors dirtier and requiring more frequent sweeping.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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Laptop screens get spattered, smeared, dusty, and dirty from frequent use.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Sneaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneaking. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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