Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skulkers
Noun
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Like most common garden pests, skunks are often misunderstood creatures.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026 -
Health officials in Oakland County reported that a resident was bitten by a skunk last Friday, which tested positive for rabies earlier this week.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Deer, snakes, and birds flee past you, even the insects attempt to escape.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Unlike regular drain snakes that require manual control, the DrainShroom disposable drain snakes are designed to attach to any power drill to create a highly effective hair clog grabbing tool.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Cubs and Padres are well clear of any lurkers for the top two spots, but the Mets have the last ticket in for now, with San Francisco, Arizona and Cincinnati all within 2 1/2 games of them.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Barnes stood with dancerly poise in a crisp white shirt, a black tie, and cushy black sneakers.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Police recently clarified she was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, light blue jeans and white sneakers with a black stripe, updating an earlier description of different clothing.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Frank discovers Lee’s meddling and skulks into Arthur’s apartment and murders him.—
Kathryn VanArendonk,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Despite a restraining order against her, Lisa skulks around the twins’ school at drop-off and stalks them in the grocery store.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Wear them to work with a pair of cute loafers and a spring blouse, or dress them down with a tee and your favorite sneaks for a comfy-casual look.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Fields also ran eight QB sneaks in 2025 — a play absent from the Chiefs playbook since Mahomes dislocated his kneecap on a sneak in 2019 — and converted seven of them.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Skulkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skulkers. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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