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sneakers

noun

plural of sneaker

as in sneaks

someone who acts in a sly and secret manner she's such a sneaker I wouldn't trust her any farther than I could throw her

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Recent Examples of sneakers The retailer’s massive shoe collection has tons of trip-ready styles, including water-resistant mules, best-selling sneakers, and flats designed for on-the-go wear. — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026 Ahead, shop the best red sneakers to add character to your new-season ensembles. — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026 The Euphoria alum, 28, accessorized with black sunglasses and white sneakers. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026 Accessories include structured metal clutches, zebra-print bags and sneakers, calfskin boots and pieces incorporating dragonfly hardware. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026 The loose navy trousers and clean white sneakers kept the look relaxed and polished, while the muted palette gave the whole look a cool, understated vibe. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 2 Sep. 2026

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Noun

This combination of music and entertainment sneaks education in where kids least expect it.

— Parents, Parents, 10 July 2026
In this case, a creator pairs her sneaks with a graphic tee.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 June 2026

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Rather than killing the snakes found on its property, Cat Haven relocates them to areas farther from the cats, according to Anderson.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
Not a forest by any means, but a small woods where there are squirrels and chipmunks, probably snakes and skunks, rabbits and, now and then, passing through on some mysterious transient route, a deer or a family of deer.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026

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