sneak
verb (used without object)
to go in a stealthy or furtive manner; slink; skulk.
has sneaked
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present perfectof sneak (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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That’s because Duke has sneaked its way into Saturday’s conference championship against No. 17 Virginia despite being unranked and in the midst of an otherwise unremarkable 7-5 season.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 3, 2025
But when it comes to more recent Oscar ceremonies, an even higher power has sneaked into acceptance speeches.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2024
“TikTok has sneaked past parental blocks by misrepresenting the severity of its content,” Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said in a statement.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 17, 2024
Now a similar fondness for Wilko has sneaked up and ambushed us all over again.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2023
“Checking that nobody has sneaked on to cross the border,” Baba says.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
