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as in infiltrates
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
sneak the topic into the conversation any way you can
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as in sneakers
someone who acts in a sly and secret manner
"Why, you little sneak," the mother exclaimed, "you made my birthday present right under my nose!"
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Recent Examples of sneaks
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
One of them invites Bonnie over for a sleepover, and Jessie sneaks into her overnight bag, not realizing that toys are verboten to the new generation.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
Fans are less tame, however, when Mamdani sneaks into the bar through a side entrance with New York City’s First Lady, Rama Duwaji.
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Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
This bucket crossbody bag satisfies both in a minimalist silhouette, which sneaks in luxurious details like nappa leather trims, protective metal feet, and a secure zipper top closure.
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Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
26 May 2026
One of those comes when Nikki kills Megan Lawless’ Sarah after Bear sneaks out to talk to her in her car.
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Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
That day, Riley had been editing a sequence in which Corvette sneaks into a San Francisco condo owned by Christie, her fashion idol, by hiding inside a coffee delivery cart.
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Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
While the males are fighting, the female sneaks off to get some quick action behind enemy lines.
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Big Think,
8 May 2026
Ortiz sneaks field recordings and samples into these songs, too—each adding texture to the universe of her songs and evoking the wider world that exists just outside the frame of her narration.
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Marissa Lorusso,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
These sneaks utilize the latest running innovations to ensure your kicks improve performance while still looking stylish.
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Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
22 Apr. 2026
Wear them to work with a pair of cute loafers and a spring blouse, or dress them down with a tee and your favorite sneaks for a comfy-casual look.
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Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Fields also ran eight QB sneaks in 2025 — a play absent from the Chiefs playbook since Mahomes dislocated his kneecap on a sneak in 2019 — and converted seven of them.
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Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
There were sneaks stateside on Saturday which will be rolled into Thursday previews which start at 2PM.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
Ax’s piano sneaks in as a junior partner, politely turning over its concerto to a colleague.
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Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
He can’t be stopped short on most sneaks.
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Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
This is where the cold sneaks in.
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Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
This episode sneaks some plot in toward the end, as the 10-Petal’s most skeptical cowboy, Austin, comes to Rip and finally — finally!
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Noel Murray,
Vulture,
26 June 2026
One of them invites Bonnie over for a sleepover, and Jessie sneaks into her overnight bag, not realizing that toys are verboten to the new generation.
—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 June 2026
Fans are less tame, however, when Mamdani sneaks into the bar through a side entrance with New York City’s First Lady, Rama Duwaji.
—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
This bucket crossbody bag satisfies both in a minimalist silhouette, which sneaks in luxurious details like nappa leather trims, protective metal feet, and a secure zipper top closure.
—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
26 May 2026
One of those comes when Nikki kills Megan Lawless’ Sarah after Bear sneaks out to talk to her in her car.
—
Lexi Carson,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
That day, Riley had been editing a sequence in which Corvette sneaks into a San Francisco condo owned by Christie, her fashion idol, by hiding inside a coffee delivery cart.
—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
While the males are fighting, the female sneaks off to get some quick action behind enemy lines.
—
Big Think,
8 May 2026
Ortiz sneaks field recordings and samples into these songs, too—each adding texture to the universe of her songs and evoking the wider world that exists just outside the frame of her narration.
—
Marissa Lorusso,
Pitchfork,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
In this case, a creator pairs her sneaks with a graphic tee.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
These sneaks utilize the latest running innovations to ensure your kicks improve performance while still looking stylish.
—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
22 Apr. 2026
Wear them to work with a pair of cute loafers and a spring blouse, or dress them down with a tee and your favorite sneaks for a comfy-casual look.
—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Fields also ran eight QB sneaks in 2025 — a play absent from the Chiefs playbook since Mahomes dislocated his kneecap on a sneak in 2019 — and converted seven of them.
—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
There were sneaks stateside on Saturday which will be rolled into Thursday previews which start at 2PM.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
Ax’s piano sneaks in as a junior partner, politely turning over its concerto to a colleague.
—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
3 Mar. 2026
He can’t be stopped short on most sneaks.
—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Jan. 2026
This is where the cold sneaks in.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneaks
Verb
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As iconography that could unify through recognition that diversity lurks in everyone, the art was truly ahead of its time, and has become more necessary than ever.
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Jamon has left the past behind, but danger still lurks.
Verb
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Without it, walls can have a knock-on effect that infiltrates the rest of your room.
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Nessa infiltrates Maryam’s life as her nurse, aiming to find the truth.
Noun
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Luckily for me, though, Amazon is overflowing with cool-girl sneakers that are posh and trendy, but still practical and versatile for everyday wear.
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Style it with platform sandals or chunky heels, or go casual with a pair of white sneakers.
Verb
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Lili KobielskiDiscarded slips across the betting floor Sunday.
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Edmund Teske slips between genres with two small, dreamy images that layer a woman’s face over the façades of old buildings, like memories that refuse to fade.
Verb
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MomTok got Taylor on the plane and off to star in The Bachelorette, but not before Dakota worms his way in one last time.
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Guiteau eventually worms his way into an audience, ostensibly seeking an ambassadorship for his dubious contributions to the campaign but, in reality, requesting a path to greatness.
Noun
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Nothing is as attractive to a skunk as a cozy woodpile or rock pile to den in, says Fyffe, so keeping your yard free from those skunk havens is key.
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The lakeshore bird also faces threats from predators like dogs, coyotes and skunks.
Verb
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John Krasinski stars as a jet-setting art thief who steals priceless paintings to help uncover clues as to the whereabouts of the fabled Fountain of Youth.
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Carr is not a point-of-attack defender, gets beat in isolation and doesn’t collect nearly as many steals for a player with his physical gifts.
Verb
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Luz inserts the construction pole; Susana sniffs.
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Once seated at the computer, the hacker inserts a USB drive or external hard drive.
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“Sneaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneaks. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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