as in sneaks
someone who acts in a sly and secret manner
were surprised to discover the skulk stealing from the garden was a raccoon
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as in hides
to remain out of sight
the animal control officers caught the stray cat that had been skulking behind some trash cans
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Noun
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That’s a sure way to invite not only raccoons but other unwanted guests such as mice, opossums, and skunks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
7 May 2025 -
While pesticides sprayed on crops and the Varroa mite both pose major risks for honey bees, bears and skunks can also be destructive predators to colonies, according to Hesbach.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Gomez sneaks in a few lines in English to back up that storyline.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2025
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However, in the film, the actress’ clear Spaniard accent often sneaks through.—
Kalia Richardson,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Ellie hides her injury from Dina when her friend arrives to rescue her, and the women are summoned to appear before the town leaders to share their experience.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Ellie hides her injury from Dina when her friend arrives to rescue her, and the women are summoned to appear before the town leaders to share their experience.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The style is timeless and designed to be worn from day to night, so plan to pair your new pants with everything casual and dressy, including T-shirts, button-downs, sneakers, and even heeled boots.—
Carly Totten,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Dec. 2024
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During Amazon's after-Christmas sale, there's an amazing range of all-day wear shoes — from sleek sneakers to classic loafers — that offer just the right mix of fashion and function.—
Jennifer Vermeer,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Skulks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skulks. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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