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Recent Examples of lurk
What once lurked in the online shadows has become a major talking point and cause for global concern among parents and politicians alike.
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Alex Ritman,
Variety,
24 June 2026
To figure out why, an international team investigated the proteins lurking inside of the skeletal remains.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
24 June 2026
History tells us that no matter how carefully and cautiously Johnson and the Sedins intend to proceed with this rebuild, internal pressure from ownership to begin to show real progress is always lurking around the next corner.
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Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
On his Instagram, happy photos of his family living the American dream are interspersed with violent admonitions about the forces lurking in his own community and seeking to destroy him.
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Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
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Alex Ritman,
Variety,
24 June 2026
To figure out why, an international team investigated the proteins lurking inside of the skeletal remains.
—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
24 June 2026
History tells us that no matter how carefully and cautiously Johnson and the Sedins intend to proceed with this rebuild, internal pressure from ownership to begin to show real progress is always lurking around the next corner.
—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
On his Instagram, happy photos of his family living the American dream are interspersed with violent admonitions about the forces lurking in his own community and seeking to destroy him.
—
Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lurk
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Koorimannil managed to sneak out a screenshot from his computer that AP and security nonprofit C4ADS used to identify the key to his productivity — a software platform called Kongtian Intelligent Customer Acquisition, or KT for short.
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In just its fourth World Cup appearance, Norway has the chance to sneak into the Round of 16 for the third time.
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For loungability there’s a king bed, a hide-a-bed sofa, a fireplace and theater seats.
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When Fluffy failed to come out of hiding after 24 hours, Melissa Kirby and her husband began making and posting missing cat posters around their neighborhood.
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The styles incorporate features typically found in work shoes, including nano toe, steel toe, waterproof, electrical hazard protection, slip resistant outsoles and quick draw laces.
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Circle’s stock slipped 13% after the announcement and now trades at $66 per share.
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For the best chance of seeing them, move away from city lights, lie flat on your back and look toward the southern sky near the Aquarius constellation, NASA says.
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Aabria, by contrast, leans on personality and connection, clasping hands with the jurors and complimenting them before calmly lying about the rules of the bra contest and her victory.
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“Lurk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurk. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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