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as in to hide
to remain out of sight
the animal control officers caught the stray cat that had been skulking behind some trash cans
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Recent Examples of skulk
Alexander Nazaryan, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
Gaga debuted it with an unforgettable SNL performance, skulking through the Studio 8H hallways like a woman possessed.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Birdwatchers can keep their eyes on the skies in search of Eurasian sparrowhawks and peregrine falcons, while truly fortunate visitors might be able to catch a glimpse of an Italian wolf skulking through the park in search of prey.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Nolan witnessed the very start of the peck, then quickly pivoted and skulked away.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 1 Mar. 2025
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Verb
Caught between Ocasio-Cortez on the left and MAGA, Schumer has been skulking through the U.S. Capitol mired in an aura of defeat.
—Alexander Nazaryan, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
Gaga debuted it with an unforgettable SNL performance, skulking through the Studio 8H hallways like a woman possessed.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2025
Birdwatchers can keep their eyes on the skies in search of Eurasian sparrowhawks and peregrine falcons, while truly fortunate visitors might be able to catch a glimpse of an Italian wolf skulking through the park in search of prey.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Nolan witnessed the very start of the peck, then quickly pivoted and skulked away.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for skulk
Verb
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Where does danger lurk and who gets hurt?—
Kamala Thiagarajan,
NPR,
31 Aug. 2025
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There is always another tendency to sniff out, another set of shoulder strengthening to do, another spin through the rolodex of play calls, checks and signals lurking.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Phillips died in a police shootout on Monday, after officers were alerted to a possible break-in at a farm goods store in Poipoi in the western Waikato district, near to where he was believed to have been hiding out with his kids, CNN, Radio New Zealand (RNZ) and ABC News Australia reported.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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Pep Guardiola is a tactile man who does not hide his expressive nature when speaking to his players.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Mule lands on the planet, and Indbur the weasel immediately kneels before the pirate, completely surrendering.—
Rafael Motamayor,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 2025
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Strategizing more long-term goals for your planting beds and lawns might be better for you than running outside with your garden weasel right now.—
Heather Zidack,
Hartford Courant,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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During in-class exams, screens may be locked or recording technology may be employed, but students have ways around these, too—sneaking phones in, for example.—
Ashanty Rosario,
The Atlantic,
3 Sep. 2025
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On the wing of the plane, Bond lands a one-liner before engaging in multiple fistfights, all controlled by the player, before sneaking inside.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But half the fun of exploring the near-mythical area lies simply in getting around—via funicular, steep stairways, winding cobblestone streets, and even a little train.—
Elissa Garay,
AFAR Media,
3 Sep. 2025
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Behind the Winchesters’ closed doors lies a world of shocking twists that will leave you guessing until the very end.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Around 75% of Americans are exposed to raccoons, skunks and foxes — the very wildlife that commonly spread the fatal disease to humans, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The skunk with distemper is stuck in the window well again, chewing incessantly on the garden hose that is coiled up in there.—
Miriam Toews
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, snakes in the northern part of their range have been dying from snake fungal disease, raising concerns about the species’ long-term survival.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Sonic devices, scarecrows, and plastic scare devices such as alligators, swans, snakes, and owls don’t work, partly because the geese quickly figure out there’s nothing to fear.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Aug. 2025
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“Skulk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skulk. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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