Synonyms of sneaks

sneaks 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of sneak

1

as in lurks

to move about in a sly or secret manner

the little kids sneak around upstairs when they're supposed to be in bed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lurks
• slips
• steals
• slinks
• slides
• crawls
• skulks
• tiptoes
• shirks
• creeps
• snakes
• mouses
• mooches
• pussyfoots
• edges
• inches
• worms
• pads
• ghosts

2

as in infiltrates

to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way

sneak the topic into the conversation any way you can

Synonyms & Similar Words

• infiltrates
• worms
• slips
• inserts
• introduces
• works in
• winds
• insinuates
• wriggles
• wiggles
• edges
• creeps
• interposes
• interpolates

sneaks

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noun

plural of sneak

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!"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sneakers
• skunks
• weasels
• skulks
• snakes
• skulkers
• lurkers
• spies
• slyboots
• snoops
• swindlers
• sharpers
• sharpies
• stalkers
• snoopers
• slickers

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sneaks

Verb

Andruw Jones sneaks in on his ninth year, his next-to-last try. — Greg Cote july 26, Miami Herald, 26 July 2026

And that’s where the Leonard situation sneaks into the equation. — Fred Katz, New York Times, 16 July 2026

Moana sneaks away and sets sail, with the ocean guiding her at every step. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

This episode sneaks some plot in toward the end, as the 10-Petal’s most skeptical cowboy, Austin, comes to Rip and finally — finally! — 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

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

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

Noun

This combination of music and entertainment sneaks education in where kids least expect it. — Parents, 10 July 2026

In this case, a creator pairs her sneaks with a graphic tee. — 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