sneak
verb (used without object)
to go in a stealthy or furtive manner; slink; skulk.
will sneak
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future tenseof sneak.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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"Octopuses are like cats: they will sneak up on their prey and pounce, and they want to do so as fast as possible, so that they don't become preyed upon," Tse says.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 5, 2026
If the Broncos lose then Miami can pinch their place, and if they both lose then the Bengals will sneak in with a win.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2025
We’re fairly confident a second team will sneak into the field through the at-large pathway — either Washington State, Colorado or Utah — or someone other than Arizona will win the conference tournament.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2024
If we turn a blind eye to the past, it will sneak up on us again.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2022
“Percy and I will sneak around the two Titans and cut the chains from behind.”
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
