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Recent Examples of lurks
Yet despite its reputation, this isn’t a bloodthirsty murder-bird that lurks in the rainforests waiting for its next victim.
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Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
At the heart of our home galaxy lurks a gigantic black hole that’s more than a trillion times heavier than Earth, with all that mass stuffed into a region that is about 2,000 times wider than our planet.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
The distant rumble of the Central line is a reminder that the real world lurks outside this cosseted haven.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
What starts as a mystery becomes an existential horror film, a harrowing journey into a landscape in which death lurks around every corner.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 23 May 2026
But a killer by the name of Leather Man lurks.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Look to the eastern sky in the hour preceding dawn on May 14 to catch a rare sight, as the moon, Saturn and Mars form a cosmic triangle in the glow of the rising sun, while the ice giant Neptune lurks unseen nearby.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 12 May 2026
Magnetic and funny, Maris easily draws people into her orbit, but her nocturnal habits hint at a dangerous violence that lurks beneath the surface.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 May 2026
Until then, private equity is the solution that lurks as a threat.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
At the heart of our home galaxy lurks a gigantic black hole that’s more than a trillion times heavier than Earth, with all that mass stuffed into a region that is about 2,000 times wider than our planet.
—Jeanna Bryner, Scientific American, 4 June 2026
The distant rumble of the Central line is a reminder that the real world lurks outside this cosseted haven.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
What starts as a mystery becomes an existential horror film, a harrowing journey into a landscape in which death lurks around every corner.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 23 May 2026
But a killer by the name of Leather Man lurks.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 18 May 2026
Look to the eastern sky in the hour preceding dawn on May 14 to catch a rare sight, as the moon, Saturn and Mars form a cosmic triangle in the glow of the rising sun, while the ice giant Neptune lurks unseen nearby.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 12 May 2026
Magnetic and funny, Maris easily draws people into her orbit, but her nocturnal habits hint at a dangerous violence that lurks beneath the surface.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 7 May 2026
Until then, private equity is the solution that lurks as a threat.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lurks
Verb
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Fans are less tame, however, when Mamdani sneaks into the bar through a side entrance with New York City’s First Lady, Rama Duwaji.—
Melanie Anzidei,
New York Times,
26 May 2026
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This bucket crossbody bag satisfies both in a minimalist silhouette, which sneaks in luxurious details like nappa leather trims, protective metal feet, and a secure zipper top closure.—
Olivia Cigliano,
InStyle,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Rehka literally hides under a table to avoid him.—
Tasha Robinson,
Vulture,
16 June 2026
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The baked five cheese macaroni and cheese, a small and unlovely cup that hides so much depth and possibility, begs for perhaps crispy breadcrumbs to lend texture and toastiness.—
Louisa Kung Liu Chu,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Verb
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As measurement gets stricter and the watchers get better at catching what slips, the pool of gas that can clear the bar shrinks — and intensity figures shaped by satellite data help decide who is in the pool and who is left holding cargoes nobody in Brussels will touch.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Yoon’s wife slips a cigarette between her lips, then glances at my wife.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
Verb
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That's where the truth of this country lies.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The answer lies not in the model alone, but in the platform that feeds it.—
Chhandomay Mandal,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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“Lurks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurks. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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