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Recent Examples of lurker
In her post, the OP explained that this was her first time ever posting on Reddit despite being a long-time lurker.
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Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The Cubs and Padres are well clear of any lurkers for the top two spots, but the Mets have the last ticket in for now, with San Francisco, Arizona and Cincinnati all within 2 1/2 games of them.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
On top of the camera sit two adjustable LED floodlights that offer up to 3000 lumens of brightness, which should be more than enough to light up a decent patch of your property or give any late-night lurkers second thoughts.
—Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Drones are not just being employed by lurkers and paparazzi to spy on stars.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
And how about the titular lurker, Théodore Pellerin?
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
Despite the tumultuous past in its cosmic residence, the blue lurker looks like any other sun-like star in telescope snapshots of M67.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
The Cubs and Padres are well clear of any lurkers for the top two spots, but the Mets have the last ticket in for now, with San Francisco, Arizona and Cincinnati all within 2 1/2 games of them.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
On top of the camera sit two adjustable LED floodlights that offer up to 3000 lumens of brightness, which should be more than enough to light up a decent patch of your property or give any late-night lurkers second thoughts.
—Paul Lamkin, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
Drones are not just being employed by lurkers and paparazzi to spy on stars.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2025
And how about the titular lurker, Théodore Pellerin?
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
Despite the tumultuous past in its cosmic residence, the blue lurker looks like any other sun-like star in telescope snapshots of M67.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lurker
Noun
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Rodents, possums, and skunks show up to snack on the flesh and seeds.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Other aggressive species include the horsefly, a venomous sand-burrowing fish, and the cherubic-looking pine marten, a kind of cute but angry weasel.—
Anna Russell,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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That’s exactly how this weasel should sound like.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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If an entrance hole is too large, smaller nesting birds will be vulnerable to predators and invasive species, including house sparrows, larger birds of prey, squirrels, snakes and even cats, which Hamlin says are birds’ top predators.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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According to reports, there were fights in the snake-like queue that formed.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Carolina’s defense did its part, turning former Panther Sam Darnold over twice (a Mike Jackson interception, a Nic Scourton strip-sack) and also stopping Darnold short on a fourth-and-1 sneak.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Dec. 2025
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Rivers went five-plus consecutive NFL seasons without attempting a sneak, in large part because head coaches Norv Turner and Mike McCoy were against it.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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From cold-weather staples like packable down jackets and cozy mittens, to casual favorites like warm flannels and outdoor-ready sneakers, there’s something for everyone, including the gearheads in your life.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Lace up your sneakers or participate virtually to show up for this great cause.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Lurker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurker. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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