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sneaks

  • plural
    of sneak.
    sneak
    verb (used without object)
    to go in a stealthy or furtive manner; slink; skulk.
  • present tense form
    of sneak (3rd person singular).
    sneak
    verb (used without object)
    to go in a stealthy or furtive manner; slink; skulk.

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With Allen’s ability to convert on quarterback sneaks from near the goal line, it’s hardly out of the question.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026

Fires that start below the surface often begin spontaneously, as organic matter decomposes and creates heat, fueled by oxygen that sneaks in through the cracks.

From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026

This is important because retirement sneaks up on most people.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 22, 2026

That spot could also go to Joachim Trier, the director and co-writer of “Sentimental Value,” a family drama that sneaks in some sharp satire about the sorry state of filmmaking these days.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2026

She sneaks a hand across the counter to my arm and pinches.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron