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Recent Examples of lurks
But in the background of all these signings lurks uncertainty that could turn ironic.
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Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Pollan is understandably chary about the potential romanticism that lurks behind his conclusions.
—Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
In the American pop-culture feedback loop, at the football-movie intersection between sports and cinema and how the two inform and reflect each other, lurks a line delivery that lasts only a couple of seconds.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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
But beneath the colorful designs lurks a hidden journey.
—Jay Kakade
december 20, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2025
Evan Drellich, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Pollan is understandably chary about the potential romanticism that lurks behind his conclusions.
—Charles Finch, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2026
In the American pop-culture feedback loop, at the football-movie intersection between sports and cinema and how the two inform and reflect each other, lurks a line delivery that lasts only a couple of seconds.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 11 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
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
But beneath the colorful designs lurks a hidden journey.
—Jay Kakade
december 20, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lurks
Verb
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But some sunlight still sneaks through Earth’s atmosphere, bends around the planet and lands on the moon.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 Mar. 2026
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Benedict is still all in with love, convincingly enough that Sophie sneaks back to her room, glowing and grinning, with the drawing of Our Cottage clutched in her hands.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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This information is conveyed by a hilariously avant-garde Poulter, playing the store’s manager, who dyes his hair to match each monochromatic scheme and hides his nefariousness behind a company policy that requires techno music to be played at maximum volume at all times.—
Jada Yuan,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2026
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Hitting Tab hides most interface elements, however.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Then comes the savory hoisin-soy sauce that slips into every little crevice.—
Maggie Meyer Glisan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2026
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Amenities include lush landscaped areas, pools, spas, lounging areas, a pavilion and 14 private boat slips.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This waterproof crossbody bag has a slim, curved shape that lies flat against your body.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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Yet behind every move lies a deeply personal transition that extends far beyond the movement of physical belongings.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Lurks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurks. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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