skulkers

noun

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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  1. skunks
  2. snakes
  3. lurkers
  4. sneakers
  5. skulks
  6. sneaks
Noun
  • Here’s what to do if skunks become a problem in your yard and how to get rid of them.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Rabies is spread by the bite or scratch of an infected animal, such as a groundhog, cat, fox, raccoon, skunk or bat.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of skunks
Noun
  • Land targeted for conservation makes up a quilt of South Florida wilderness, from coastal wetland to tropical hammocks, inhabited by rare plants, butterflies, bats, snakes and other critters.
    — Jenny Staletovich, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Researchers have identified thousands of snakes and lizards in this geological record, many of which became meals for local predators.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of snakes
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
Definition of lurkers
Noun
  • Reynolds sees the same versatility play out across a single day, from denim and sneakers in the morning to a black cocktail dress by evening, the necklace adjusting its register without ever losing its polish.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Anne Hathaway, Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, and more stars have stepped out in Adidas sneakers.
    — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of sneakers
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
Definition of skulks
Noun
  • This combination of music and entertainment sneaks education in where kids least expect it.
    — Parents, Parents, 10 July 2026
  • In this case, a creator pairs her sneaks with a graphic tee.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Definition of sneaks
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