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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
Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Determined, Khaled sneaks into Israel and embarks on a journey to the sea.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
Kevin sneaks his way into a room at the Plaza Hotel and gets up to his usual shenanigans in the building, which was owned in real life by Donald at the time, with Ivana serving as the property's president.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Oct. 2025
Think of it as your last line of defense against a fake invite that sneaks into your inbox.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
That night at the gala, Lo sneaks in and tries to tell one of Richard’s assistants the truth that Anne is dead, but the assistant doesn't believe her.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Cindy sneaks a few kisses with Mel during their setup.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Billie sneaks out and finds where Morsus is keeping Quentin.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
In need of a place to hide out, Manchester sneaks into a Toys R’ Us in Charlotte.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Dan Duggan, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Farther west, some rain could occur over the central Gulf Coast, but amounts will be dependent on how much sneaks onshore, with heavier amounts offshore, the prediction center said.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
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
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But when a famous author sneaks into town and a body is found in his penthouse apartment, cunning fox investigator Vera Vixen must piece together what happened.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Determined, Khaled sneaks into Israel and embarks on a journey to the sea.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 17 Oct. 2025
Kevin sneaks his way into a room at the Plaza Hotel and gets up to his usual shenanigans in the building, which was owned in real life by Donald at the time, with Ivana serving as the property's president.
—Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Oct. 2025
Think of it as your last line of defense against a fake invite that sneaks into your inbox.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
That night at the gala, Lo sneaks in and tries to tell one of Richard’s assistants the truth that Anne is dead, but the assistant doesn't believe her.
—Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Cindy sneaks a few kisses with Mel during their setup.
—Ali Barthwell, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, Billie sneaks out and finds where Morsus is keeping Quentin.
—Selome Hailu, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
In need of a place to hide out, Manchester sneaks into a Toys R’ Us in Charlotte.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
Russell Wilson ran two conventional sneaks this season with no pushers.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
Farther west, some rain could occur over the central Gulf Coast, but amounts will be dependent on how much sneaks onshore, with heavier amounts offshore, the prediction center said.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
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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Meanwhile, a manipulative judge, Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock), lurks around the fringes, hoping to seduce or even blackmail the electrically attractive Hedda.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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Behind all of the concern about the mental health of Ukrainian children lurks a bigger question regarding the generations too young to have taken part in the unifying 2014 revolt against Russia.—
Robert F. Worth,
The Atlantic,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Savant stars Chastain as an undercover investigator who infiltrates online hate groups and takes them down from the inside.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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The sneakers are designed with a lightweight EVA midsole for flexible support and a rubber outsole that boosts durability.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The up-for-it crowd at those shows clamored for seats and photo ops at the step-and-repeat walls, wearing an array of looks stretching from abayas to board shorts and sneakers.—
Miles Socha,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The apprentice dismantles the hilt almost by instinct and slips the crystal from within.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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Just a day later, Uranus retrograde slips back into Taurus, shaking up what could’ve felt reliable and predictable.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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That’s a sure way to invite not only raccoons but other unwanted guests such as mice, opossums, and skunks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, the girl who steals pens, is a fan of Cardi B and John Cena, who partied so hard in college that her college advisor had to have a chat with her?—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Little Tokyo often steals the spotlight, but Gardena and Torrance’s Japanese American roots run just as deep.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, the real ineptitude occurs a little earlier when River interprets a fight that Gimball has with Jaffrey’s chief of staff, Tyson Bowman (Abraham Popoola), as a physical attack and inserts himself into the scene, setting off this tragicomic series of events.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
15 Oct. 2025
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Gaines inserts the tool’s probe into the soil of her potted plants, which reveals how wet the soil is.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
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That’s a sure way to invite not only raccoons but other unwanted guests such as mice, opossums, and skunks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
18 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Sneaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneaks. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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