sneak
verb (used without object)
to go in a stealthy or furtive manner; slink; skulk.
sneaked
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past participleof sneak.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof sneak.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
sneakverb (used without object)to go in a stealthy or furtive manner; slink; skulk.
Example Sentences
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The goofy, R-rated “Starship Troopers” famously tanked domestically among adults, but was a notable hit among teen boys, who sneaked into the flick in droves.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
They snatched real credentials, sneaked around in different systems and eventually grabbed at least some of the information they were after.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Only after a nurse sneaked a phone to Johnson was he able to contact his wife.
From Slate ● Jun. 25, 2026
On Tuesday, a Ukrainian drone sneaked past air defenses of the Russian capital and struck a key processing unit at the Moscow refinery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
I was stunned: I, who had sneaked into this grand place as an impostor, might now enter through the front door.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
