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 Police released several images of the shooter in which the gunman can be seen wearing a dark-colored jacket with a hood over his head, a black facemask, black-and-white sneakers and a distinctive gray backpack. Christopher Cann, The Enquirer, 5 Dec. 2024 Authorities described him as a white male who wore a tan-colored jacket, a black face mask and black-and-white sneakers. Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 5 Dec. 2024 Foot Locker — The stock sank nearly 15% after the sneaker giant posted an earnings and revenue miss. Sarah Min, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024 The sneakers also have a durable rubber exterior with mesh detailing for breathability. Clara McMahon, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sneaker 
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Noun
  • Species observed slipping through those 4-inch slots at least once included striped skunk, gray fox, raccoon, bobcat, coyote and javelina.
    Brandon Loomis, The Arizona Republic, 27 Nov. 2024
  • People and domestic animals should always avoid physical contact with wild animals — raccoons, bats, foxes, skunks, otters, bobcats, coyotes — which carry a higher risk of human exposure and a need for rabies post-exposure treatment, the agency said.
    Brian Bell, Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2024
Noun
  • Some of you will recognize him from his periodic appearances on The Great as King Hugo, a Swedish monarch with a habit of sneering and behaving like a weasel.
    Brian Grubb, Vulture, 18 July 2024
  • Observations on the efficiency of the Japanese weasel, Mustela sibirica itatsi Temminck and Schlegel, as a rat-control agent in the Ryukyus PLOS ONE.
    Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Between Dutton being murdered, the death of longtime ranch hand Colby Mayfield (Denim Richards), Rip's relocation to Texas to aid fellow ranch hands (and fight off snake attacks) and the future of the ranch in the balance, Hauser's character certainly has his hands full this season.
    Chris Barilla, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
  • New technology detects snake DNA in the environment and allows researchers to determine if invasive snakes such as the Burmese python are in the area.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Dec. 2024
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  • Its series finale airs on Feb. 2. Hit PLAY on the video above for an exclusive sneak peak of the 9-1-1: Lone Star fall finale, then drop a comment with your thoughts below.
    Andy Swift, TVLine, 2 Dec. 2024
  • To find answers and give those of us who don’t live in a tech hub a sneak peak into our not-so-distant futures, WIRED staff spent a day crammed into a taxi tracking their robo-prey.
    Michelle Weber, Longreads, 21 Nov. 2024

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“Sneaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneaker. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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