Synonyms of lurking
1
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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2
as in hiding
to remain out of sight
watch out for snakes lurking in the tall grass
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“Lurking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurking. Accessed 4 Oct. 2023.
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