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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
Scott Meslow, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
The 12-day calendar sneaks in $138 worth of beauty gems from cult-favorite brands like Youth To The People, Caudalie, Stila, RMS, and L’Occitane.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 18 Sep. 2025
And that’s the thing—love it or loathe it, pumpkin spice sneaks its way into our lives one way or another.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Lines up in the backfield, sneaks out for a 39-yard-grab, found a hole in Broncos’ coverage.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
Aloe vera sneaks in lightweight hydration, and wheat protein helps strengthen to keep breakage at bay.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
However, on opening night, the music and revelry are cut short when evil sneaks through the door.
—Charlotte Walsh, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
However, the sisters lay their cards on the table in an emotionally fraught scene early in episode 2 after Devon sneaks back onto the Kell estate to forcibly remove her sister from the house.
—Megan Vick, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
Some of those measures involved minimizing leakage current, charge that sneaks across even when the transistor is supposed to be off.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2025
Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
On the first bite, the sweetness hits first — rich and decadent — before a subtle heat sneaks in, giving the sandwich a kick that lingers just enough to keep each bite exciting.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
On the negative side, there’s Judomaster, who sneaks into the portal behind Chris (and leaves a trail of Cheeto dust in his wake).
—Scott Meslow, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
The 12-day calendar sneaks in $138 worth of beauty gems from cult-favorite brands like Youth To The People, Caudalie, Stila, RMS, and L’Occitane.
—Katie Ann Lehman, StyleCaster, 18 Sep. 2025
And that’s the thing—love it or loathe it, pumpkin spice sneaks its way into our lives one way or another.
—Lanee Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Lines up in the backfield, sneaks out for a 39-yard-grab, found a hole in Broncos’ coverage.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 2025
Aloe vera sneaks in lightweight hydration, and wheat protein helps strengthen to keep breakage at bay.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 10 Sep. 2025
However, on opening night, the music and revelry are cut short when evil sneaks through the door.
—Charlotte Walsh, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
However, the sisters lay their cards on the table in an emotionally fraught scene early in episode 2 after Devon sneaks back onto the Kell estate to forcibly remove her sister from the house.
—Megan Vick, Variety, 11 Aug. 2025
Some of those measures involved minimizing leakage current, charge that sneaks across even when the transistor is supposed to be off.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
Take a cue from the Celine runways and pair them with a blazer, low-profile retro sneaks, and a silk scarf knotted around the neck.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
On the first bite, the sweetness hits first — rich and decadent — before a subtle heat sneaks in, giving the sandwich a kick that lingers just enough to keep each bite exciting.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneaks
Verb
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Behind a black iron gate, the door is marked with a wreath, and a cat sometimes lurks in the window.—
Lizzie Kane,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Triangle, one of many signature quirks of Fenway Park, lurks 420 feet from home plate.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Downy brome, an invasive weed, infiltrates grassland and increases wildfire risk in the Great Basin region.—
Pam Marrone,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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The thriller stars the Academy Award winner as an expert investigator who infiltrates online hate organizations in the hopes of thwarting acts of domestic terrorism.—
Sandra Gonzalez,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Slip-on shoes or sneakers, practical for walking but easy to remove at security.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Southern Living,
2 Oct. 2025
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Such as especially the case with sneakers, which can be cobbled together from as many as 60 wholly disparate parts, each designed to coddle, protect or perform, from leather uppers to EVA midsoles to the individual metal eyelet through which a cotton or polyester shoelace can be braced and secured.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That Jiryis’s wife was killed by Israel slips through as a single sentence.—
Book Marks
October 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Oct. 2025
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Norris keeps banking points as Piastri slips.—
Jenny Catlin,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Rabies can be found in many other wildlife species, including raccoons, skunks, coyotes and foxes.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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After World War I, fur remained a status garment, though lower-cost furs like skunk, mole, and musquash entered mainstream winter wear.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Carol steals him away first and is so awkward and confused as to how to flirt.—
Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
2 Oct. 2025
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But as in most of his roles since The Departed and The Fighter, Wahlberg shows little charisma, particularly when he’s flanked by an actor with the irreverent verve of LaKeith Stanfield, who steals every scene without even breaking a sweat.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique during which a practitioner inserts fine needles into a patient’s skin.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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For this test, a doctor inserts a gloved, lubricated finger into your rectum to feel for swelling, bleeding, and any prostate abnormalities.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rabies can be found in many other wildlife species, including raccoons, skunks, coyotes and foxes.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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After World War I, fur remained a status garment, though lower-cost furs like skunk, mole, and musquash entered mainstream winter wear.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Sneaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneaks. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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