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Synonyms

sneakers

British  
/ ˈsniːkəz /

plural noun

  1. canvas shoes with rubber soles worn for sports or informally

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Makers and sellers of clothing and sneakers have churned out new products in an effort to reignite demand, and retailers over the years have tried to take steps to make their physical stores more welcoming.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

Allbirds, another once-popular apparel retailer based in San Francisco, announced last month it was shifting its focus from sneakers to AI chips.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

If SGA’s interviews were edgier, if his game were a little more noisy, if his sneakers were more au courant than good ol’ Converse…it might be different.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

But Gulden has put the group back on a more stable footing, in particular seeking to promote its classic sneakers.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

I pulled off Mamá’s frumpy shoes and pushed on my own sneakers.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall

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