Definition of sneakernext
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 Wear it with your favorite sneakers, layer it over a simple tee or tank top, or dress it up with hoop earrings and layered necklaces. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2026 Hoka’s Bondi sneakers are another recommendation that’s backed by not one, but two podiatrists. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026 Tiffany Hayes intended to retire from the WNBA three years ago, but the veteran guard still hasn’t hung up her sneakers. Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 18 Apr. 2026 The sneaker company — whose stock had fallen 99% from its high — lacks AI expertise, GPU procurement teams and data center experience, making this a new growth strategy with a low chance of success. Peter Cohan, Forbes.com, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sneaker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneaker
Noun
  • In the United States, dogs can get rabies if they are exposed to infected bats, raccoons, skunks and foxes.
    The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Cicadas are a good food source for animals like birds, foxes, skunks and raccoons.
    Finch Walker, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Skunks are mammals that are more like weasels than rodents.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
  • The little animals that will come to be emblematic of the 2026 Games are stoats, extremely cute critters that in real life are related to the weasel and the otter.
    Mark Scaglione, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • According to San Diego County, snake sightings are up across the region due to warmer-than-usual weather in March.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Unseen are the several private viewing rooms, offices, and work spaces that secretly snake through the guts.
    Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • These sneaks utilize the latest running innovations to ensure your kicks improve performance while still looking stylish.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Wearing nothing but gas masks, Hal and Lois sneak inside the noxious home to do the deed in privacy from their kids.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2026

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“Sneaker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneaker. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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