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
  • Birds nest beneath Wright’s generous eaves, skunks burrow into foundations, and spiders spin webs on geometric architectural details.
    The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
  • Austin Wildlife Rescue has taken in over 120 animals since the weekend including baby squirrels, skunks and turtles.
    Deborah Sengupta Stith, Austin American Statesman, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Skunks are mammals that are more like weasels than rodents.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
  • But some, including pigeons, weasels, skunks, coyotes and most rodents, are excluded from such rules.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • These snakes, requiring special permits for transport, were discovered during a body search after a tip-off about the man’s activities.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
  • The waitstaff snake through the tables, leaving dishes in their wake.
    Derek Sandhaus, Saveur, 10 July 2025
Noun
  • Queen Latifah: Emmy and Grammy-award winning rapper and actor Queen Latifah will be moderating the conversation between George Lucas, Guillermo Del Toro and George Chiang for a sneak peak of the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art.
    Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 July 2025
  • Direct comps are again ornery since the sneaks include varied amounts of screenings and non-traditional opening days.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 10 June 2025
Noun
  • Or try these Project Cloud sneakers, which are made with cushiony memory foam to upgrade your daily shoe rotation.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 19 July 2025
  • Think of Kicks is boutique that sells exclusive sneakers, hats, accessories and vintage items as well as athletic wear.
    Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2025
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“Skulker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skulker. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.

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