Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

One morning this past March, I stirred from slumber convinced that someone had snuck in overnight and packed my ear with Jell-O.

From Slate • Oct. 20, 2024

A security guard at the St. Regis Aspen ski resort in Aspen, Colorado, was injured Monday when a bear that had snuck into the resort’s kitchen attacked him.

From Washington Times • Oct. 25, 2023

Warming days, declining rainfall and subsequent drought had snuck up on them, but this was a glaring warning sign they couldn't ignore.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2023

Uncle revealed the boy counselors had snuck out of their cabin and would not be called up to receive their trophies.

From Salon • Jul. 16, 2022

The cold had snuck up on her so stealthily she didn’t even notice it had invaded her until was too late.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu