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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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lurks
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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
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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
Verb
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Gibbard hides from rain, opts for Irish goodbyes, and resorts to giving himself pep talks to drag himself out of bed.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
6 June 2026
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Even Adam’s irritable female boss, Suzie (Sasheer Zamata), hides under a people-pleasing mask.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
Verb
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King Charles slips on a colorful boa to walk in the Formation Parade for the King's Gurkha Artillery in Salisbury, England, on June 4.—
People Staff,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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There were no guarantees, no safety nets, and no permission slips.—
Keith Krach,
Fortune,
7 June 2026
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But behind those struggles lies a system under strain, where staffing shortages, thin provider margins, low worker pay and rapid regional growth have created pressure at nearly every level.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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Toward the north end of the UNESCO World Heritage site lies a 72-acre private island that is on sale for the first time in more than four decades, according to a listing by Venice Sotheby’s International Realty.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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“Lurks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurks. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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