LURKS Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

lurks

verb

present tense third-person singular of lurk

as in sneaks

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 hides

to remain out of sight watch out for snakes lurking in the tall grass

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Recent Examples of lurks 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 the most worrisome aspect of any collision between the Milky Way and Andromeda is the supermassive black hole that lurks at the center of each. —

Phil Plait, Scientific American, 22 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 Las Vegas is the favorite, but in our view, Kansas City lurks as a dark horse. —

Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 Boston lurks close behind at +550. —

ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026

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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
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