sneakers

Definition of sneakersnext
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 service Casually dressed in khaki and terracotta linen and Vans sneakers, the young staff are plentiful but not always on point. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026 Police said she was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, blue jeans and white sneakers with a black stripe. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2026 Trump's tariffs have lifted the expense of houses, cars, phones, televisions, sneakers, dishwashers -- the list drags on. Arkansas Online, 30 Mar. 2026 With a retro look and durable design, these Adidas shoes are among the best sneakers for casual everyday wear. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 30 Mar. 2026 He's shown wearing a black skullcap, black facemask on his chin, red sweatshirt and red sweatpants, and sneakers. Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026 The price of sneakers was his problem. Cassandra Neyenesch, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2026 Luggage has become a luxury status symbol—even for commercial jet-setters—a style statement on par with limited-edition sneakers and hard-to-get handbags. Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2026 On a snowy day in the quiet town of Kumamoto, dozens of Japanese office workers in safety helmets and sneakers crouch low on their office chairs, eyes fixed on the starting line, ready to launch. Trista Kurniawan, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneakers
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • Authorities found a total of 105 dead animals, including 77 rabbits, 23 chickens, two cats, a duck, a skunk and a squirrel, according to the warrant affidavit.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 18 Mar. 2026
  • 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, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Deer, snakes, and birds flee past you, even the insects attempt to escape.
    Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Unlike regular drain snakes that require manual control, the DrainShroom disposable drain snakes are designed to attach to any power drill to create a highly effective hair clog grabbing tool.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026

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“Sneakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneakers. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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