as in skunk
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 sneaker The latest version, the Pegasus 41, won a SELF Sneaker Award last year for its do-it-all design—pretty much anyone can step into this sneaker, hit the road, and enjoy its balanced (read: not too stiff; not too firm) ride. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 9 June 2025 The 21-year-old champion was photographed carrying her trophy in a full Miu Miu outfit, pairing pieces from the brand’s spring 2024 collection with metallic sneakers from her upcoming collaboration with New Balance. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 June 2025 The handcrafted tech sneakers are made in Portugal with a leather upper and rubber outsole, designed to be worn by all genders. Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025 Embrace the sneakers with dresses trend and pick up these comfy white kicks! Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for sneaker
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Noun
  • Wafting down the normally quiet halls were the sounds of whistles, shouting— and the unmistakable smell of a skunk.
    Patrick Salland, Kansas City Star, 5 June 2025
  • Until then, the best chance to see them is at the skunk training demonstrations in The Loft at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
    Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • But some, including pigeons, weasels, skunks, coyotes and most rodents, are excluded from such rules.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
  • In the heat of its bloodlust, the weasel had killed the entire flock.
    Louise Erdrich, New Yorker, 25 May 2025
Noun
  • Golden Flying Snake The golden flying snake (Chrysopelea ornata) is another skilled glider, though slightly less proficient than its close relative, the paradise flying snake.
    Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
  • Alligators, snakes, lizards and more will be present for a Gatorland Live event at 11 a.m. and noon and a photo opportunity with gators will take place at the end of the programs.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
Noun
  • Cooper’s hawks are known for their speedy sneak attacks in the wild, Janet Ng, a senior wildlife biologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, told me.
    Katherine J. Wu, The Atlantic, 23 May 2025
  • The savvy creature then used the vehicles as cover to launch a sneak attack on a group of unsuspecting birds gathered in a nearby home’s front yard.
    Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 May 2025

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“Sneaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneaker. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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