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Recent Examples of lurks
Their latest album, The Sludge of the Land, promises to unsettle your sensibilities by exploring the churning zone of kitsch that lurks behind more respectable musical forms.
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H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
Below-average play is often staring you right in the face while catastrophe lurks around the corner.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Doing so removes much of the bitterness that lurks in the pith of the citrus, leaving you with a super-fragrant, extremely orange garnish that won’t stab the back of your tastebuds with a spear of bitterness.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
The Yule Cat is a giant black cat who lurks the countryside to devour anyone who isn’t wearing new clothes.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
But beneath the colorful designs lurks a hidden journey.
—Jay Kakade
december 20, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2025
But beneath this viral joke among African Americans lurks a hidden history of slavery, voodoo, and rebellion.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, a manipulative judge, Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock), lurks around the fringes, hoping to seduce or even blackmail the electrically attractive Hedda.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Behind all of the concern about the mental health of Ukrainian children lurks a bigger question regarding the generations too young to have taken part in the unifying 2014 revolt against Russia.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2025
H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 7 Jan. 2026
Below-average play is often staring you right in the face while catastrophe lurks around the corner.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Doing so removes much of the bitterness that lurks in the pith of the citrus, leaving you with a super-fragrant, extremely orange garnish that won’t stab the back of your tastebuds with a spear of bitterness.
—Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2025
The Yule Cat is a giant black cat who lurks the countryside to devour anyone who isn’t wearing new clothes.
—Carlie Procell, USA Today, 20 Dec. 2025
But beneath the colorful designs lurks a hidden journey.
—Jay Kakade
december 20, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2025
But beneath this viral joke among African Americans lurks a hidden history of slavery, voodoo, and rebellion.
—Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, a manipulative judge, Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock), lurks around the fringes, hoping to seduce or even blackmail the electrically attractive Hedda.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Behind all of the concern about the mental health of Ukrainian children lurks a bigger question regarding the generations too young to have taken part in the unifying 2014 revolt against Russia.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lurks
Verb
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With a new alias, Andrew Birch, Pine sneaks around Roper’s Majorca compound and relays key documents to Burr, all while keeping an indiscriminate profile.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
Time,
9 Jan. 2026
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Now, with nowhere else to turn, Mauser sneaks in uninvited to a swanky party in Rockwell's home and begs for his support in front of his wealthy friends.—
Mike Miller,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In fact, Ross typically hides from no one, usually strolling through the locker room to make his exit.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2026
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In season 5, episode 2, Karen hides in the tub with her daughter, Holly, while holding her breath to hide from a demogorgon—this scene truly depicts a mother’s unconditional love.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Yet real sovereignty slips further away.—
Rick Singh,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
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Gwath slips the screen and positions himself for a lob from Byrd.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Outside lies an alfresco dining area and a relaxation space.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Jan. 2026
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Even though Maduro now sits in a jail in New York City, Jhovanny still lies awake at night, fearing that he’ll be forced to return to a country in turmoil.—
Daniella Silva,
NBC news,
14 Jan. 2026
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