sneakers

plural of sneaker
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 The style is timeless and designed to be worn from day to night, so plan to pair your new pants with everything casual and dressy, including T-shirts, button-downs, sneakers, and even heeled boots. Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2024 From high-performing Adidas sneakers to timeless Doc Martens boots, and everything in between, here are the top 71 footwear deals from Amazon's after-Christmas sale. Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024 Salomon also joined forces with Sandy Liang to create coquettish ribboned sneakers–which tapped into the customization trend of adding charms, chains, and jewelry that has swept social feeds. Alice Cary, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024 Mangione, who faces 11 counts in New York, including first-degree murder in furtherance of terrorism, attended his court hearing wearing a white-collared shirt, a burgundy sweater and orange sneakers. Renan Botelho, WWD, 26 Dec. 2024 Brooklyn, 25, dressed up in a black button-down shirt, cuffed-up dark-wash jeans and white sneakers. Michelle Lee, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 During Amazon's after-Christmas sale, there's an amazing range of all-day wear shoes — from sleek sneakers to classic loafers — that offer just the right mix of fashion and function. Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024 Style the outfit with clogs, or pair the sweater with black leggings and sneakers while running errands. Emily Weaver, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 Now’s the time to score deals on sneakers, boots, slippers and so much more for the whole family. Averi Baudler, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024

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“Sneakers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneakers. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.

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