sneak
verb (used without object)
to go in a stealthy or furtive manner; slink; skulk.
have sneaked
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present perfectof sneak.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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A Spain side stacked with star names have sneaked their way into the World Cup final, where they ultimately triumph in a bruising encounter against the Netherlands with an extra-time Andres Iniesta winner.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
A few have sneaked in a success, most notably Joel Edgerton, who starred opposite Cate Blanchett’s Blanche in the Liv Ullmann production that came to BAM in 2009.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2025
Why he’s ranked here: After starting his first four games at left tackle in 2020, the 6-7, 310-pound former right guard might have sneaked into the first round of the 2021 draft.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 6, 2021
At least 270,000 migrants have sneaked into the U.S. and burrowed into communities across the country so far this fiscal year, according to the latest Border Patrol data.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 23, 2021
It wasn’t there when I arrived this morning, so Mr. Spizz must have sneaked over when I was on the operating table.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
