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 sneakers
Yet, as comprehensive as the collection is, there are bound to be some sneakers that don’t quite make the cut in time for the game’s release.
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Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Doctor leaned into low-rise everything, a sign of the times, along with heeled sneakers, outlandish blonde up-dos, micro-shorts and mini dresses.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Developers often limit the supply of certain in-game items through seasonal passes, low drop odds and one-time events, so a rare skin makes its owner stand out much like vintage sneakers do in school halls.
—Dmitrii Khasanov, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Those Margiela-esque white sneakers go with everything, by the way.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
At the turn of the 21st century, Justin Tipping was on his way to a movie theater when he was jumped by ten kids for his Nike sneakers.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Amazon just dropped under-the-radar deals on a handful of Stewart's Skecher sneakers.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Style it with a mini skirt and boots, biker shorts and sneakers, or your favorite jeans and T-shirt.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
Leave sneakers and outdoor shoes outside to avoid tracking allergens inside.
—Rhonda Conner-Warren, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Doctor leaned into low-rise everything, a sign of the times, along with heeled sneakers, outlandish blonde up-dos, micro-shorts and mini dresses.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Developers often limit the supply of certain in-game items through seasonal passes, low drop odds and one-time events, so a rare skin makes its owner stand out much like vintage sneakers do in school halls.
—Dmitrii Khasanov, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Those Margiela-esque white sneakers go with everything, by the way.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 Sep. 2025
At the turn of the 21st century, Justin Tipping was on his way to a movie theater when he was jumped by ten kids for his Nike sneakers.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2025
Amazon just dropped under-the-radar deals on a handful of Stewart's Skecher sneakers.
—Melody Kazel, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Style it with a mini skirt and boots, biker shorts and sneakers, or your favorite jeans and T-shirt.
—Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 11 Sep. 2025
Leave sneakers and outdoor shoes outside to avoid tracking allergens inside.
—Rhonda Conner-Warren, The Conversation, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneakers
Noun
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After World War I, fur remained a status garment, though lower-cost furs like skunk, mole, and musquash entered mainstream winter wear.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Around 75% of Americans are exposed to raccoons, skunks and foxes — the very wildlife that commonly spread the fatal disease to humans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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Rabies can be found in many other wildlife species, including raccoons, skunks, coyotes and foxes.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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After World War I, fur remained a status garment, though lower-cost furs like skunk, mole, and musquash entered mainstream winter wear.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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What about those snakes and spiders and overhanging branches?—
Deborah Treisman,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
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Both are as crooked as snakes in a hurry.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Sneakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneakers. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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