skulker

as in skunk
someone who acts in a sly and secret manner she surprised the skulker eavesdropping beneath her window

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Noun
  • After World War I, fur remained a status garment, though lower-cost furs like skunk, mole, and musquash entered mainstream winter wear.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • The Mule lands on the planet, and Indbur the weasel immediately kneels before the pirate, completely surrendering.
    Rafael Motamayor, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • Kentucky is home to various types of venomous snakes and spiders, but there's another pest in the commonwealth that's considered the most deadly animal in the world, despite its small size.
    Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Modern lizards and snakes share this feature, while the tuatara has retained the older condition of a complete bar, making its skull stronger but less mobile.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The jasmine and whipped coconut sneak in, giving it a soft floral creaminess that makes the caramel feel grown-up instead of candy-shop.
    Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
  • The Warriors didn’t ask him to run often against Heritage, but his two carries were a bulldozing plunge for a two-point conversion and a 1-yard sneak for a touchdown.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • These travel sneakers are versatile enough to take you from sightseeing to the office—and everywhere in between.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Many have compared the silhouette to the once-fashionable Balenciaga Triple-S, another behemoth of a sneaker.
    Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Skulker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skulker. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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