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sneaked
  • past participle of sneak.
  • past tense form of sneak.

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All better: Basil, the fox who sneaked on a ship to New York.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

“Jury Duty” which sneaked up on the world in 2023, inserted an unwitting ordinary person into a prearranged courtroom scenario otherwise populated by actors.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Ireland were blown away by France, sneaked home against Italy, were utterly imperious against England and then battled to a win against Wales.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Arsenal's greater strength in depth showed in the extra time, though, as Foord sneaked a shot in at the near post to finally break Corinthians' spirit.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

Nim sneaked back to her Lookout Palm, shinnied to the top, and clung high and still.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr