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 From her original look, only a pair of pink sneakers remain. Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025 The actor, who recently welcomed her second child with husband Cooke Maroney, paired it with soft and slouchy black pants, and—forgoing her usual rotation of sneakers—leopard print flats. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025 The 25-year-old’s slim body, dressed in a white baseball cap, spotless sneakers and blue plaid tie, lies in a gleaming white casket. Steve Earley, Baltimore Sun, 10 Apr. 2025 Matching workout sets, comfy sneakers, and a hands-free belt bag were the keys to staying stylish while exploring the island. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for sneaker
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Noun
  • Weasels, skunks, possum, snakes (to eat eggs), and all sorts of other common creatures will become regular visitors to your yard, mostly at night.
    Sal Gilbertie, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • It has been detected in 40 wild mammal species in 36 states, killing bears, harbor seals, foxes, squirrels and skunks, among other creatures.
    Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Also the forests are vital for the other creatures living there—native brook trout and a rare mammal called a fisher, which is related to weasels and otters.
    Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • This kind of urban deadbeat dad, little street weasel.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • But venoms—like the kind from the insanely venomous inland taipan snake (which is, of course, Australian)—now, that’s a different story.
    Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2025
  • From the clip, the Descendants star has a snake, a few dainty motifs on her fingers, what appears to be a Gemini zodiac sign on her upper thigh and tons of phrases covering her body.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Taiwanese officials have recently warned that China could launch a sneak attack under the guise of military exercises.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Apr. 2025
  • These sneaks are heavily cushioned for long strolls, traveling, and commuting to work.
    Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025

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“Sneaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneaker. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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