sneak
verb (used without object)
to go in a stealthy or furtive manner; slink; skulk.
have been sneaking
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present perfect progressiveof sneak.present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Fink said with a laugh that equestrians have been sneaking onto the polo field for weeks, even though the park was closed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 7, 2025
However, authorities say some have been sneaking back in to harvest trees hidden deep in the forest.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 29, 2018
This got a huge laugh from the room; it’s clear that in one form or another, all these guys have been sneaking past Amy, God bless her, for years.
From New York Times ● Nov. 4, 2011
Plenty of sports fans appear to have been sneaking in a cheeky look or two at scores or fixtures - with goonerweb, chelseaafc and espncricinfo - a cricket stats website - all popular.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2011
He and Theophilus have been sneaking out in the early dawn, too.
From T. Haviland Hicks Senior by J. Raymond Elderdice
