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
  • Rodents, possums, and skunks show up to snack on the flesh and seeds.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
  • While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.
    Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • That’s exactly how this weasel should sound like.
    Marta Balaga, Variety, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Armadillo, mink, weasel and otter all hold varying degrees of risk associated with consumption.
    Stuart Dyos, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Crafted from materials like leather and velvety suedes, the styles draw inspiration from the ‘80s — a decade Valdimars and Madsen frequently reference — and are defined by key elements such as leather knots, crystal embellishments, snake prints and bold colorblocking.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 10 Nov. 2025
  • Maybe cut the head off the snake.
    Terry Terrones, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Coming soon but here’s a sneak peak of some looks from the first few episodes.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Jason Kelce then explained why the Chiefs haven’t run a sneak with Mahomes after that freak play in Denver.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
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“Skulker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skulker. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.

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