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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
The clip then hints that the small town is anything but, with disappearances of children, creepy creatures and more lurking in its past and haunting the present.
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Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 24 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, 24 Oct. 2025
Among them is the Liaoning aircraft carrier lurking in waters close to the Philippines.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
For the last five years, Veneziale has been transforming his family’s suburban Philadelphia home into a theatrical Halloween walk-through of deranged clowns, lurking zombies, and jumpscares galore.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 22 Oct. 2025
While Norris was able to catch and pass Leclerc for second place twice, Piastri only faded from the lead battle, his attention instead shifting to the Mercedes of George Russell lurking behind in his mirrors.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The back-to-back incidents prompted concern that risky loans may be lurking on banks’ books.
—Liz Napolitano,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
The tension between Wall Street and Main Street was on display this week as the country’s top banks reported blowout earnings, while regional lenders spooked investors about risks lurking in their loan books.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Roynon explains that color can lift good feng shui energy and mute any negative energy that may be lurking around.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 24 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, 24 Oct. 2025
Among them is the Liaoning aircraft carrier lurking in waters close to the Philippines.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
For the last five years, Veneziale has been transforming his family’s suburban Philadelphia home into a theatrical Halloween walk-through of deranged clowns, lurking zombies, and jumpscares galore.
—Laura Kiniry, Popular Science, 22 Oct. 2025
While Norris was able to catch and pass Leclerc for second place twice, Piastri only faded from the lead battle, his attention instead shifting to the Mercedes of George Russell lurking behind in his mirrors.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
The back-to-back incidents prompted concern that risky loans may be lurking on banks’ books.
—Liz Napolitano,sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
The tension between Wall Street and Main Street was on display this week as the country’s top banks reported blowout earnings, while regional lenders spooked investors about risks lurking in their loan books.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025
Roynon explains that color can lift good feng shui energy and mute any negative energy that may be lurking around.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lurking
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Berens brings his particular brand of Midwest nice to his latest hour (watch the trailer above), full of stories about growing up one of 12 children, sneaking a beer into church, gambling with his grandmother, and Midwest Cheap Hacks.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 Nov. 2025
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In this song, the kids catch Mom and Dad sneaking snacks in the kitchen after bedtime.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
31 Oct. 2025
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But soon, an intruder introduces both suspicion and hope for connection, as loneliness battles with the fear that something considerably larger than a virus is hiding in the dark.—
Dennis Perkins,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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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,
31 Oct. 2025
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Women’s Power Stride Tab Socks 3-pack Designed with training in mind, this three-pack of no-show socks boasts an interior grip that keeps them from slipping during use.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Oct. 2025
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Messi picked up the ball from his compatriot Rodrigo De Paul in midfield and burst toward the backpedaling Nashville back line before slipping the ball outside to Luis Suárez.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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In September, Cabrera brought up the allegations again during another meeting and accused Fernandez of lying.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Oct. 2025
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In a police report, Turnage claimed there was no evidence Henry abused Taylor and accused Taylor of lying during a criminal investigation.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Or are the Seminoles at risk of sliding into irrelevance if trips to the Gator Bowl become acceptable?—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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There, people held the bus with their hands to keep it from sliding down to the next tier.—
Ryan Knighton,
AFAR Media,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Lurking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurking. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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