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 on the Web Alfa Romeo launched high-end sneakers earlier this year with the Greats brand, and Nissan celebrated the launch of its newest Kicks model with a body design inspired by sneakers. Kristin Shaw, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Boots, loafers, and old-school flats are also more comfortable than glamorous heels, but nicer than a pair of breathable sneakers. Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Off-whites There will always be a place in our capsule wardrobes for true white sneakers. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2024 Styling-wise, pair the latter with a retro sneaker and cashmere sweater—and on especially chilly days, layer in a cute beanie and fluffy scarf. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sneaker 
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Noun
  • As your pooch approaches the door, a smell emerges – skunk!
    Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2024
  • It has been detected in wild animals like bears, foxes, seals, and skunks, domestic animals like cats and dogs, and zoo animals like tigers and leopards.
    Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • The weasel seemed to symbolize the horrors that humans wreak upon nature—and to suggest the tragedy inherent to modern tracking.
    Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Using a beautiful mixture of cut-outs and puppets, Roze’s film is a rather whimsical tale about a weasel who sells ties.
    Kambole Campbell, Variety, 2 Sep. 2024
Noun
  • His Instagram page, which boasted 645,000 followers, was filled with photos of close encounters with giant crocodiles and deadly snakes.
    Lawrence Yee, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
  • The animals most affected included large lizards like land mullets and eastern water dragons and snakes like the red-bellied blacksnake.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Luther Vandross: Artistry and Elegance will open on Nov. 20 with an exclusive preview of the forthcoming documentary Luther: Never Too Much and a sneak peak of the exhibit.
    Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024
  • Here's a sneak peak of some of the recipes in this year's cookie book, plus where to find a copy nearest you.
    Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct. 2024

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“Sneaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneaker. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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