skulker

Definition of skulkernext
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
  • Owens has spotted coyotes, crayfish, snakes, bats, foxes, skunks and a wide array of butterflies and moths on her daily walks through the forest.
    Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Some mammal species are highly susceptible to HPAI, including domestic cats, skunks, foxes, raccoons, bobcats, mountain lions and black bears.
    Faith Bugenhagen, Austin American Statesman, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The little animals that will come to be emblematic of the 2026 Games are stoats, extremely cute critters that in real life are related to the weasel and the otter.
    Mark Scaglione, NBC news, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The species is the largest member of the mustelid family, which includes otters, weasels and badgers, and is known for its ferocity and elusive nature.
    Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 12 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Natural products inspired by organisms include GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss, spider and snake venoms, and compounds from plants and fungi with potential uses in pain relief and cancer treatment.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Owens has spotted coyotes, crayfish, snakes, bats, foxes, skunks and a wide array of butterflies and moths on her daily walks through the forest.
    Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • In turn, warships are constantly attempting to listen with passive sonar to avoid sneak attacks.
    James Dwyer, Fortune, 6 Mar. 2026
  • There were sneaks stateside on Saturday which will be rolled into Thursday previews which start at 2PM.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Skulker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skulker. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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