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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
But lurking in the grasslands and forest clearings of at least two southeastern counties is a scaly intruder that state wildlife officials say poses a serious threat to native animals and crops alike.
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Christopher Harris, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Much of the original film’s influence on the show is thematic, with the series conveying the same sense of dread lurking below a cartoonishly perfect suburban cul-de-sac.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
Part of that comes from some of those Spurs of old who are still lurking in the halls.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 3 June 2026
How Costco sells such cheap gas Learn about the strategy lurking behind the savings.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Throughout the film, there's evidence that something sinister is lurking among the surreal rooms.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
The fungi are already lurking in your soil, just waiting for enough moisture to go into action.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
Every day for more than 30 years, NASA's iconic Hubble Space Telescope has plumbed the cosmos to unveil secrets and wonders lurking in every corner of the universe.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Actually, there are many out there lurking.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Christopher Harris, CBS News, 4 June 2026
Much of the original film’s influence on the show is thematic, with the series conveying the same sense of dread lurking below a cartoonishly perfect suburban cul-de-sac.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 4 June 2026
Part of that comes from some of those Spurs of old who are still lurking in the halls.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 3 June 2026
How Costco sells such cheap gas Learn about the strategy lurking behind the savings.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 1 June 2026
Throughout the film, there's evidence that something sinister is lurking among the surreal rooms.
—Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
The fungi are already lurking in your soil, just waiting for enough moisture to go into action.
—David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
Every day for more than 30 years, NASA's iconic Hubble Space Telescope has plumbed the cosmos to unveil secrets and wonders lurking in every corner of the universe.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Actually, there are many out there lurking.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lurking
Verb
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Autonomous task forces of drones could be assigned to defend against specific threats — Russian subs sneaking into the Atlantic Ocean, say, or a possible amphibious landing on Taiwan.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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As for oats, consider sneaking in some extra protein to round out their nutritional profile.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
28 May 2026
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The woman’s daughter showed investigators video footage showing Robinson rifling through the woman’s drawers, selecting items and hiding them on her body.—
Kairi Lowery,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2026
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Eggs or young cockroaches may be hiding in them.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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Wednesday's vote signals his support for the war may be slipping even among some members of his own party.—
Claudia Grisales,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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And after a day navigating crowds, returning to the hotel feels kind of like slipping back behind a velvet rope.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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Soberón Guzmán accused the United States of lying about the causes of the crisis and said the embargo has caused billions of dollars in annual damage to Cuba.—
Vera Lucia Pappaterra,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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Mavis remains in Paris, lying now in the Peron family crypt in Montmartre Cemetery, a guest of this city even in death.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The main event, though, is the ski room—where ski butlers furnish guests with state-of-the-art skis before sliding them onto the slicked Jardin Alpin piste with or without an instructor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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Kleven had been an accomplished ski jumper in his home country, and when he was spotted sliding down and flying off ramps in Sugarbush, Vermont, he was recruited to be a stunt performer.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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“Lurking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurking. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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