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as in sneaking
to move about in a sly or secret manner
we caught a glimpse of someone lurking around the corner
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as in hiding
to remain out of sight
watch out for snakes lurking in the tall grass
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Recent Examples of lurking
Finally, book eleven, Bernard Malmud’s The Fixer, was found lurking on a twelfth-grade syllabus.
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Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
To figure out why, an international team investigated the proteins lurking inside of the skeletal remains.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
24 June 2026
History tells us that no matter how carefully and cautiously Johnson and the Sedins intend to proceed with this rebuild, internal pressure from ownership to begin to show real progress is always lurking around the next corner.
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Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
On his Instagram, happy photos of his family living the American dream are interspersed with violent admonitions about the forces lurking in his own community and seeking to destroy him.
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Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
For Lestat, embracing the loneliness has an immediate reaction on the muses lurking in the crowds at his show.
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Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Others see the Boston Celtics as a big threat to get him instead, and many other teams are still lurking in the hunt.
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Greg Cote
june 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, The Boroughs followed a group of older misfits at a retirement community who become entangled in an otherworldly mystery lurking beneath them.
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Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
The breakthrough points to a supermassive black hole lurking at the center of our galaxy.
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Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Literary Hub,
25 June 2026
To figure out why, an international team investigated the proteins lurking inside of the skeletal remains.
—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
24 June 2026
History tells us that no matter how carefully and cautiously Johnson and the Sedins intend to proceed with this rebuild, internal pressure from ownership to begin to show real progress is always lurking around the next corner.
—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
On his Instagram, happy photos of his family living the American dream are interspersed with violent admonitions about the forces lurking in his own community and seeking to destroy him.
—
Christopher Hooks,
Harpers Magazine,
23 June 2026
For Lestat, embracing the loneliness has an immediate reaction on the muses lurking in the crowds at his show.
—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
22 June 2026
Others see the Boston Celtics as a big threat to get him instead, and many other teams are still lurking in the hunt.
—
Greg Cote
june 19,
Miami Herald,
19 June 2026
Created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews, The Boroughs followed a group of older misfits at a retirement community who become entangled in an otherworldly mystery lurking beneath them.
—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
The breakthrough points to a supermassive black hole lurking at the center of our galaxy.
—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lurking
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The former president was caught sneaking Obama what was later said to be a cough drop during the funeral.
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However, in February, Batula broke up with her husband, Kyle Cooke, and was rumored to be sneaking around with Wilson until they got caught by fans who spotted them out.
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Police officers responding to Leslie Martin’s call and separate reports of a break-in found Doug Martin hiding in a neighbor’s home.
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The film is a modern take on the creature horror film told from the perspective of a young boy who slowly begins to discover that his beloved parents are hiding a disturbing secret about his mother’s true nature.
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There’s even a side pocket perfect for slipping a water bottle into.
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In my opinion, the perfect application is a shower, scrubbing your feet with an emery board of some kind, slipping on the booties, putting on socks, and parking yourself in front of Netflix for an hour before removing.
Verb
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Officers found McFarland lying dead in the parking lot.
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Pompeii, lying 14 miles southeast of Naples and part of the Roman Empire when it was destroyed, has fascinated history buffs ever since it was excavated in the 18th century.
Verb
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Timberwolves general manager Matt Lloyd said Minnesota was considering selecting Duke wing Isaiah Evans with the 28th pick in this week’s NBA Draft, prior to the Wolves sliding back five selections due to the Julius Randle trade.
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Tire tread depth - Checking your tire tread before hitting the road is important, as low or no tread can lead to sliding.
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“Lurking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurking. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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