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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Noun
  • While bears are easily the biggest fear in some parks, a pack of hungry racoons or an inquisitive skunk aren’t to be messed with either.
    Geoffrey Morrison, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
  • Right before arriving at our campsite, a skunk ran across the front of the car, did a handstand, and then disappeared into the scrub.
    Benji Jones, Vox, 21 May 2025
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  • The style is timeless and designed to be worn from day to night, so plan to pair your new pants with everything casual and dressy, including T-shirts, button-downs, sneakers, and even heeled boots.
    Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2024
  • From high-performing Adidas sneakers to timeless Doc Martens boots, and everything in between, here are the top 71 footwear deals from Amazon's after-Christmas sale.
    Jennifer Vermeer, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
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“Lurkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurkers. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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