Synonyms of lurked

lurked

verb

past tense of lurk

1

as in sneaked

to move about in a sly or secret manner

we caught a glimpse of someone lurking around the corner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sneaked
• slipped
• slid
• crawled
• crept
• skulked
• slunk
• tiptoed
• stole
• snaked
• shirked
• moused
• pussyfooted
• mooched
• edged
• inched
• padded
• wormed
• ghosted

2

as in hid

to remain out of sight

watch out for snakes lurking in the tall grass

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hid
• skulked
• reposed
• lay
• holed up
• sneaked
• lay low
• slunk
• sat tight
• avoided
• evaded
• eluded

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• appeared
• came out
• showed up
• turned up
• materialized

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lurked

Beneath all the splendor, the couture, the balls, and the opera lurked an undercurrent of hatred, one that would fester and erupt in ways both insidious and catastrophic. — Literary Hub, 17 July 2026

But a trap lurked within that framework. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 June 2026

What once lurked in the online shadows has become a major talking point and cause for global concern among parents and politicians alike. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 June 2026

Another officer lurked farther away from the home. — Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026

Holly Madison quickly discovered that beneath Hollywood's glitz and glamour lurked a much darker reality. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026

Near the back of Hometown Kountry Marketplace in Maumelle lurked a pyramid of pre-packaged Amazon mystery boxes with the come-hither price of $55. — Arkansas Online, 7 June 2026

These later became a secret weapon of mine in beaver ponds where brook trout lurked. — Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026

But beneath the smooth surface, major engineering problems have lurked since it was constructed in the 1920s. — New York Times, 31 May 2026