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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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The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has recorded 38 winter cases over the last five years, with the vast majority found in skunks.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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In addition, there’s the risk of secondary toxicity if a mole is eaten by a bird of prey or other predator including foxes and skunks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Instead substitute Padres for snakes.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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The fence is designed to deter snakes from entering the dog park pens and biting the dogs running free within them.—
Elizabeth Marie Himchak,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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He was spotted in a boot during an appearance at Duke over the midseason All-Star break, but has since returned to regular sneakers.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Portman, 44, wore Clifton 9 GTX sneakers from Hoka, the comfort-first sneaker brand Kylie Jenner, 28, also wears.—
Kaelin Dodge,
InStyle,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The movie held sneaks in 50 cities in North America over Thanksgiving weekend timed to the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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These shoes bring the comfort and versatility of your favorite sneaks, but with a distinctly polished, cool-girl edge.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Lurkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurkers. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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