lurkers

plural of lurker
as in skunks
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 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. Chris Branch, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lurkers
Noun
  • Rabies can be found in many other wildlife species, including raccoons, skunks, coyotes and foxes.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
  • After World War I, fur remained a status garment, though lower-cost furs like skunk, mole, and musquash entered mainstream winter wear.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Rabies can be found in many other wildlife species, including raccoons, skunks, coyotes and foxes.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
  • After World War I, fur remained a status garment, though lower-cost furs like skunk, mole, and musquash entered mainstream winter wear.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Serpentarium visitors can meet and pet Fáfnir and a number of snakes and alligators at the grand opening, Wilson said.
    Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025
  • The entire concert is a spectacle — all black and red, smoke and snakes.
    Janey Tracey, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Slip-on shoes or sneakers, practical for walking but easy to remove at security.
    Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Such as especially the case with sneakers, which can be cobbled together from as many as 60 wholly disparate parts, each designed to coddle, protect or perform, from leather uppers to EVA midsoles to the individual metal eyelet through which a cotton or polyester shoelace can be braced and secured.
    Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Take a cue from the Celine runways and pair them with a blazer, low-profile retro sneaks, and a silk scarf knotted around the neck.
    Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
  • On the first bite, the sweetness hits first — rich and decadent — before a subtle heat sneaks in, giving the sandwich a kick that lingers just enough to keep each bite exciting.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025

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“Lurkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurkers. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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