skulkers

plural of skulker
as in skunks
someone who acts in a sly and secret manner she surprised the skulker eavesdropping beneath her window

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Noun
  • Nothing is as attractive to a skunk as a cozy woodpile or rock pile to den in, says Fyffe, so keeping your yard free from those skunk havens is key.
    Felicia Feaster, Martha Stewart, 20 June 2026
  • The lakeshore bird also faces threats from predators like dogs, coyotes and skunks.
    Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • North Carolina is home to six types of venomous snakes; Germany has two.
    Eva Flowe June 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 June 2026
  • From the desert of Palm Springs to the San Francisco Bay Area, the 800-mile fault line snakes through much of California and has remained relatively calm in recent years.
    Hunter Sowards, CBS News, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • There are leaders, lurkers, peacekeepers, instigators, and the person who only surfaces to drop an occasional thumbs-up.
    Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 May 2026
  • 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
  • Grab these lightweight sneakers for gym days or walks around the park, and check out these $18 foam platforms that are practically begging to hit the beach.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 23 June 2026
  • Pair these lightweight pants with chunky sneakers or wedge sandals for the ideal blend of comfort and sophistication.
    Sarah DiMuro, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Frank discovers Lee’s meddling and skulks into Arthur’s apartment and murders him.
    Kathryn VanArendonk, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
  • 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
  • In this case, a creator pairs her sneaks with a graphic tee.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 June 2026
  • These sneaks utilize the latest running innovations to ensure your kicks improve performance while still looking stylish.
    Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Skulkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skulkers. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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