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 Yet despite its reputation, this isn’t a bloodthirsty murder-bird that lurks in the rainforests waiting for its next victim. —

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

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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