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as in infiltrates
to introduce in a gradual, secret, or clever way
sneak the topic into the conversation any way you can
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as in sneakers
someone who acts in a sly and secret manner
"Why, you little sneak," the mother exclaimed, "you made my birthday present right under my nose!"
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Recent Examples of sneaks
Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Lee Jung-jae returns as Seong Gi-hun and is joined by Lee Byung-hun, who plays Front Man, the game’s leader; Wi Ha-jun, who plays Hwang Jun-ho, a detective who sneaks into the game in search of his brother; and Gong Yoo, who plays the Recruiter, who initially invited Gi-hun to play the game.
—Peter White, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
Until, that is, a drag queen sneaks into the party and tips a bucket of blood over her head from on high.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
Along the way, Chelsea sneaks into a castle, teaches a stubborn prince how to dance, and looks to be in the perfect place when the bells toll Christmas Eve.
—EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Based on Michel Ende’s novel of the same name, The NeverEnding Story follows a young boy named Bastian (Barret Oliver) who one day sneaks into a bookstore to avoid bullies from his school.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Verb
Denny appreciates her dark humor, makes her mac and cheese and hot dogs, and sneaks them into the birthing center to use equipment he’s not trained on to perform an ultrasound of the baby.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Lee Jung-jae returns as Seong Gi-hun and is joined by Lee Byung-hun, who plays Front Man, the game’s leader; Wi Ha-jun, who plays Hwang Jun-ho, a detective who sneaks into the game in search of his brother; and Gong Yoo, who plays the Recruiter, who initially invited Gi-hun to play the game.
—Peter White, Deadline, 26 Nov. 2024
Until, that is, a drag queen sneaks into the party and tips a bucket of blood over her head from on high.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
Along the way, Chelsea sneaks into a castle, teaches a stubborn prince how to dance, and looks to be in the perfect place when the bells toll Christmas Eve.
—EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Based on Michel Ende’s novel of the same name, The NeverEnding Story follows a young boy named Bastian (Barret Oliver) who one day sneaks into a bookstore to avoid bullies from his school.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, People.com, 29 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sneaks
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Cactus Jack and the Houston Food Bank gave more than 2,000 toys and bikes, including 200 Nike Cactus Jack sneakers, dolls and gear from the Houston Astros, Fanatics, Space Village and more, as well as 1,000 bags of food.Rachel DeSantis, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Wear water shoes or old sneakers to protect feet from slippery rocks.Christine Clarridge, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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Plus, the design slips smoothly onto luggage handles, making those airport dashes a breeze.Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 20 Dec. 2024
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Every year on the winter solstice, sunlight slips through a slit in the monument’s rocky ceiling and floods the tomb with light.Phoebe Smith, AFAR Media, 18 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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“Sneaks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sneaks. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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