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Recent Examples of lurkers
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
Chris Branch, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lurkers
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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According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, there are 44 species of native snakes in Florida, but just six are venomous.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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But despite their comparatively small numbers, elapids like mambas, cobras, and rinkhals are among the world’s deadliest snakes.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His early online videos documented low-budget trips, including one of him trekking videos of him trekking in the Indian Himalayas in sneakers.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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James Harden‘s signature sneakers from Adidas typically release early into a new year, but reports indicate his newest model will arrive before 2026 comes to a close.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
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Jason Kelce noted Bills quarterback Josh Allen scored twice against the Chiefs on sneaks.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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About six minutes later, Dawson Knox caught a 30-yarder in the second quarter to set up the first of Allen’s two TD sneaks.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Lurkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurkers. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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