Synonyms of lurking

lurking

verb

present participle of lurk

1

as in sneaking

to move about in a sly or secret manner

we caught a glimpse of someone lurking around the corner

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sneaking
• slipping
• sliding
• crawling
• skulking
• stealing
• creeping
• slinking
• tiptoeing
• snaking
• shirking
• mousing
• pussyfooting
• mooching
• inching
• edging
• padding
• worming
• ghosting

2

as in hiding

to remain out of sight

watch out for snakes lurking in the tall grass

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hiding
• lying
• skulking
• reposing
• lying low
• sneaking
• slinking
• holing up
• evading
• sitting tight
• avoiding
• eluding

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• appearing
• coming out
• showing up
• turning up
• materializing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lurking

Surging Treasury yields have rattled Wall Street, but there may also be an opportunity lurking for income investors to turn a profit. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026

For more than a century, astronomers have been captivated by the idea that an undiscovered planet could be lurking in the furthest reaches of our solar system. — Micah Hanks, Space.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Kostoulas is lurking in the right-hand side of the box, 15 yards out with his back to goal, as team-mate Pascal Gross wins a header (see image below). — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

While society pushes forward, there’s no promise that an even deadlier virus isn’t already lurking out of sight. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2026

But the newest additions are lurking about, waiting to make their big debut. — Bo Evans, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026

Behind a thick column, lurking in the shadows, a kind looking man with an Irish brogue quietly summoned me. — Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2026

However, the Broncos’ next opponent is lurking right behind them. — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Sep. 2026

Sanchez, lurking at Chicago goalkeeper Kailen Sheridan’s back post, capitalized on a cross and knocked a ball that was pinging around the box into the back of the net in the 11th minute. — ABC News, 7 Sep. 2026