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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
Once Rubin’s data comes in, astronomers should gain a much sharper picture of whether the Kuiper Belt’s tilt points to additional planets lurking far beyond Neptune.
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Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
But there is something else lurking under the earth — a race of monstrous humanoid creatures that have adapted perfectly to life in the dark.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
In short, even with risk lurking just around the corner, the economic incentives have yet aligned clearly for many companies, individuals, and municipalities.
—Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, your amygdala starts firing warning signals about potential threats lurking in the unknown.
—Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Big Think, 29 Sep. 2025
One of the employees at the McDonald's, Mandy Jackson, told the outlet that the gator had been lurking around the restaurant for two days.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
As if that wasn't weird enough, she's being constantly surveilled and senses a strange presence lurking around her in the thriller.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
But there’s one other dragon lurking in the shadows — herbicide.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
Some are found lurking in remote corners of the world, while others have been hiding right under our noses.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
But there is something else lurking under the earth — a race of monstrous humanoid creatures that have adapted perfectly to life in the dark.
—Caitlin White, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
In short, even with risk lurking just around the corner, the economic incentives have yet aligned clearly for many companies, individuals, and municipalities.
—Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, your amygdala starts firing warning signals about potential threats lurking in the unknown.
—Anne-Laure Le Cunff, Big Think, 29 Sep. 2025
One of the employees at the McDonald's, Mandy Jackson, told the outlet that the gator had been lurking around the restaurant for two days.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
As if that wasn't weird enough, she's being constantly surveilled and senses a strange presence lurking around her in the thriller.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
But there’s one other dragon lurking in the shadows — herbicide.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lurking
Verb
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At one point, after Paul has relapsed, Catt comes home and catches a woman sneaking out of their house.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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Counihan said Robles rented a car and drove 35 hours over four to five days, sneaking Louie into motels along the way and documenting the entire journey.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Johnson sat in the makeup chair for two hours undergoing a transformation process that resulted in the cauliflower ears, a specific browbone piece and other prosthetics, plus hiding his tattoos.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
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Keep scrolling to shop the best deals on plush bedding and area rugs hiding in Amazon’s home department.—
Isabel Garcia,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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Ferrari is currently battling for the second spot in the Constructors' Championship with Red Bull and Mercedes, after slipping to third.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The elastic waistband stretches to move with you, and the pants come with faux buttons to make slipping them on a breeze.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The truth is, anybody that tells you they 100% know what this offense will look like without Tyreek Hill is lying.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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The defense opposed the request and accused the woman of lying about being a victim.—
Kara Scannell,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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His East Carolina team had lost in the regional the day before, sliding to the brink of elimination.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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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.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Lurking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurking. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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