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Recent Examples of lurks
As its name suggests, the asterism lurks relatively low on the horizon in the winter months for stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere, but rises high overhead during short summer nights.
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
With all things in the beauty galaxy, there’s always a new hope, but of course a phantom menace lurks around every corner.
—Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 15 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 28 Jan. 2026
With all things in the beauty galaxy, there’s always a new hope, but of course a phantom menace lurks around every corner.
—Brennan Kilbane, Allure, 15 Jan. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lurks
Verb
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That pressure sneaks into how candidates speak, frame their stories and answer even routine questions.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Romance sneaks into your schedule, making things feel disruptive and unexpected, Virgo.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
17 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Due to the Doorman Clause, which prohibits actors with superpowers from performing in film and television, Simon hides his abilities.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
31 Jan. 2026
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The wrap-design, complete with pleated detailing around the waist, hides the midsection and highlights your natural shape without clinging too much.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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That tune slips several spaces, pushed downward by new releases from Harry Styles, Rob Zombie, and Def Leppard, among others.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Knausgaard slips easily into this way of looking at life.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2026
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Their confidence as a duo lies partly in the fact that both had successful solo careers before joining forces.—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
4 Feb. 2026
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Activity on the land, which lies west of the original site, included utility markings, heavy equipment, on-site workers, and portable facilities—signs consistent with early-stage site preparation.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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“Lurks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurks. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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