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lurker

noun

ˈlər-kər How to pronounce lurker (audio)
Definition of lurkernext
as in skunk
someone who acts in a sly and secret manner suddenly, the mysterious lurker leapt out into the light!

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Recent Examples of lurker There are leaders, lurkers, peacekeepers, instigators, and the person who only surfaces to drop an occasional thumbs-up. — Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 May 2026 Write for the lurkers, never the likers Most founders judge their content by likes and comments. — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 May 2026 As someone whose TikTok is algorithmically tuned to feed her Broadway interviews, curtain calls, and stage-door encounters, as well as a habitual lurker of the Just in Time Facebook group, Benjamin was familiar with the dance. — Alexandra Starr, Vulture, 27 Mar. 2026 In her post, the OP explained that this was her first time ever posting on Reddit despite being a long-time lurker. — 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lurker
  1. skunk
  2. weasel
  3. snake
  4. sneak
  5. sneaker
Noun
  • Rabies is spread through bites and scratches from infected animals — most often bats, foxes, raccoons and skunks — and is almost always fatal once symptoms begin, though a four-to-five-shot vaccine given after exposure is nearly 100% effective.
    — The Sacramento Bee staff, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The National Aviary is likely to announce the skunks' names during the second week of October.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of skunk
Noun
  • Wolverines — the sturdy animals in the images the national forest shared online — are the largest members of the mustelid family, which includes species of badgers, otters and weasels.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 5 June 2026
  • Normally, during the warmer months, timber rattlesnakes feed on weasels and small rodents.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of weasel
Noun
  • Cellphone camera footage broadcast by CBS Los Angeles shows the snake on a beach at night and someone trying to use what appears to be the base of a palm frond to pick it up and toss it back into the water.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Jackie Aguilar came upon the snake while walking on the beach in Crystal Cove with her family last Friday night.
    — Lesley Marin, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of snake
Noun
  • The Giants ran a modified version of the tush push, with 300-pound fullback Pat Ricard motioning behind Dart to help the quarterback surge forward on his sneaks.
    — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Her ballet sneaks of choice are Vivaia’s Lexi Sneakers, which are a more structured, sporty take on the brand’s beloved extra-slim Sneakerinas—a shoe worn by the likes of Nicole Kidman, Bella Hadid and Julia Roberts.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of sneak
Noun
  • These Pact leggings are designed for everyday wear and look great with oversized sweaters and knee-high boots, blousy tops and ballet flats, or sneakers and an oversized flannel shirt for a more casual ensemble.
    — Jessie Quinn, PEOPLE, 20 Sep. 2026
  • While many of Nike’s recent Oregon sneakers have been released through GOAT Group via the school’s Ducks of a Feather NIL initiative, the lack of DOAF branding and the appearance of Nike e-commerce images could indicate a forthcoming Snkrs launch.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of sneaker

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“Lurker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurker. Accessed 23 Sep. 2026.

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