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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Victims of a snake bite are advised not to try to remove the venom themselves or to tie off the bite area.
    Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The former enslaved told stories of Laveau dancing with snakes and fish, her movements blending her feminine form with the aquatic.
    Time, Time, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Baylor pledge jump-started the offense with a 1-yard touchdown sneak less than five minutes before halftime.
    Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
  • This came after the Bills and their fans thought Josh Allen had picked up a first down on a sneak in the AFC Championship Game.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Style them with sneakers and a tee for the airport, or add Uggs and a coat for a coffee run.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Amazon is overflowing with fashion deals this week — including a pair of stylish sneakers that shoppers with wide feet swear by.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“Skulker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skulker. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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