sneaking
Americanadjective
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acting in a furtive or underhand way.
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deceitfully underhand, as actions; contemptible.
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secret; not generally avowed, as a feeling, notion, suspicion, etc.
adjective
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acting in a furtive or cowardly way
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secret
a sneaking desire to marry a millionaire
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slight but nagging (esp in the phrase a sneaking suspicion )
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Glen Crooks, 70, who used to perform at the Bamboo Club when he was younger, remembers "sneaking in" with his friends when they were young.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
What’s certain, however, is after last season’s breakthrough, the Ducks won’t be sneaking up on anyone.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
It’s my way of sneaking a bit of Poirot in and seeing what Miss Marple made of him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
The 52-metre long rocket has caused a stir among locals, with some "sneaking out" of work for a glimpse, and others preparing their boats for a closer look at the debris.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
We made it to the top of the hill, stopped only momentarily by two Union guards stationed in the trees to prevent anyone sneaking up from behind.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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