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Recent Examples of lurkers
There are leaders, lurkers, peacekeepers, instigators, and the person who only surfaces to drop an occasional thumbs-up.
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Sam Reed,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
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.
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Chris Branch,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
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 lurkers
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Nothing is as attractive to a skunk as a cozy woodpile or rock pile to den in, says Fyffe, so keeping your yard free from those skunk havens is key.
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The lakeshore bird also faces threats from predators like dogs, coyotes and skunks.
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The center offers visitors the chance to see and learn about native wildlife, including baby alligators, turtles, and snakes, among other creatures.
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The snakes were in containers that had their names and illustrations on the side.
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Luckily for me, though, Amazon is overflowing with cool-girl sneakers that are posh and trendy, but still practical and versatile for everyday wear.
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Style it with platform sandals or chunky heels, or go casual with a pair of white sneakers.
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In this case, a creator pairs her sneaks with a graphic tee.
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These sneaks utilize the latest running innovations to ensure your kicks improve performance while still looking stylish.
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“Lurkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurkers. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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