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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
Folklore portrays them as menacing figures lurking in the darkness who can possess those who wander too far from home.
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Prices start at just $8 in the Halloween Shop, and witches and ghosts aren’t the only things lurking in there.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 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, 5 Sep. 2025
Under Zlotowski’s guidance, A Private Life caroms from sexy romantic comedy to Hitchcockian mystery to zany amateur-sleuth caper, with Freudian psychology always lurking beneath.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
But with Wednesday still having premonitions and dangers still lurking around Jericho, a little help from the dead might be in order.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Armed crew members creeping through dim, claustrophobic hallways where death could be lurking around any corner.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
Whether through an intense personal realization or a challenging encounter with a loved one, we’re bound to face what has been lurking beneath the surface.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
More than a few crumbs could be lurking in the darkest, deepest recesses of your pantry.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2025
Prices start at just $8 in the Halloween Shop, and witches and ghosts aren’t the only things lurking in there.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 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, 5 Sep. 2025
Under Zlotowski’s guidance, A Private Life caroms from sexy romantic comedy to Hitchcockian mystery to zany amateur-sleuth caper, with Freudian psychology always lurking beneath.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025
But with Wednesday still having premonitions and dangers still lurking around Jericho, a little help from the dead might be in order.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 4 Sep. 2025
Armed crew members creeping through dim, claustrophobic hallways where death could be lurking around any corner.
—Judy Berman, Time, 5 Aug. 2025
Whether through an intense personal realization or a challenging encounter with a loved one, we’re bound to face what has been lurking beneath the surface.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
More than a few crumbs could be lurking in the darkest, deepest recesses of your pantry.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lurking
Verb
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Parents sneaking in a third cup before school pickup.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
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At the time, Simpson looked confused before dancing a jig and sneaking off the stage.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Word of the raid spread across the property, triggering a scramble among workers who attempted to flee, with some running to a sewage pond and others hiding in air ducts.—
Caroll Alvarado,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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There’s no Nurse Ratched here, however, but there is the kindly Steve, who watches out for all of them, especially Shy, who is hiding a secret from the others.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
5 Sep. 2025
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Most of them are slipping after the band left the country and finished its domestic tour dates, but the fact that so many full-lengths are still on the books shows in any capacity how the reunion has reignited interest in the rockers’ back catalog.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Saving Thomas Jefferson’s favorite seed Winn also feels the traditions slipping.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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Maddie hides her binging and purging from Deena and Jake, lying about being pregnant to distract her husband from what’s really going on.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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Locally heavy rain will quickly reduce visibility and result in ponding of water on roadways, standing water in low lying areas, and minor flooding of creeks, streams, and areas of poor drainage.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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In recent weeks grosses for the show have slipped considerably, with the weekly take at the end of August sliding to an unsustainable $505,142.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
7 Sep. 2025
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Last year at Monza, Red Bull struggled with balance, with the car sliding at times.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Lurking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurking. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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