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

Rhetoric that had lurked in conspiracy-minded corners of the internet was now coming from the federal government itself. — Eric Boodman, STAT, 3 Sep. 2026

For years, Cole was mystified by a small, beanlike object with stripes which lurked in the background of certain drawings. — Laura Preston, New Yorker, 30 Aug. 2026

The city of Atlanta has jurisdiction over Hartsfield-Jackson, but the threat of a state takeover of the world’s busiest airport has lurked in the background of Georgia politics for years. — Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 5 Aug. 2026

But concerns lurked beneath the surface of an otherwise positive report. — Jeff Cox, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026

On April 29, the loose body that lurked in the backdrop all along became lodged inside Skubal’s elbow joint in front of the world. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026

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