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Recent Examples of lurks
But beneath this viral joke among African Americans lurks a hidden history of slavery, voodoo, and rebellion.
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Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, a manipulative judge, Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock), lurks around the fringes, hoping to seduce or even blackmail the electrically attractive Hedda.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Behind all of the concern about the mental health of Ukrainian children lurks a bigger question regarding the generations too young to have taken part in the unifying 2014 revolt against Russia.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2025
The mansion may look like a grand Victorian estate, but behind its ornate walls lurks something far darker.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Most TDEs take place in the center of a galaxy, where a supermassive black hole lurks.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Beneath such moves often lurks a selfish desire to soothe increasing anxiety, unrest, and potentially even boredom.
—Kurt Strovink, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Behind a black iron gate, the door is marked with a wreath, and a cat sometimes lurks in the window.
—Lizzie Kane, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
The Triangle, one of many signature quirks of Fenway Park, lurks 420 feet from home plate.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, a manipulative judge, Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock), lurks around the fringes, hoping to seduce or even blackmail the electrically attractive Hedda.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Behind all of the concern about the mental health of Ukrainian children lurks a bigger question regarding the generations too young to have taken part in the unifying 2014 revolt against Russia.
—Robert F. Worth, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2025
The mansion may look like a grand Victorian estate, but behind its ornate walls lurks something far darker.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 Oct. 2025
Most TDEs take place in the center of a galaxy, where a supermassive black hole lurks.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2025
Beneath such moves often lurks a selfish desire to soothe increasing anxiety, unrest, and potentially even boredom.
—Kurt Strovink, Fortune, 7 Oct. 2025
Behind a black iron gate, the door is marked with a wreath, and a cat sometimes lurks in the window.
—Lizzie Kane, Boston Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
The Triangle, one of many signature quirks of Fenway Park, lurks 420 feet from home plate.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lurks
Verb
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Clara, grieving in her own way, sneaks out, gets drunk and high and sees her boyfriend without her mom’s permission.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
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Determined, Khaled sneaks into Israel and embarks on a journey to the sea.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Oscar’s grouchy shell hides a strangely tender soul, which is classic Scorpio.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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As a whole, Kennedy’s doc, which is seeking distribution, is a raw behind-the-scenes look at a polarizing public figure who often hides behind wrath or self-deprecation.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The video opens with her washing dishes when a golden ring slips down the drain.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
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Advertisement The next morning, Peter’s mask slips.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The issue lies squarely on the defensive side, where Cincinnati currently ranks as the worst in the NFL by a wide margin.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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As a stocky playmaker who rarely sprints and often reduces the game to walking pace in an increasingly breakneck sport populated by iron men, Cherki’s timing of arrival into English football is where the dichotomy lies.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Lurks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurks. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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