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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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Recent Examples of skulks
Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skulks
Noun
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Jason Kelce noted Bills quarterback Josh Allen scored twice against the Chiefs on sneaks.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Nov. 2025
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About six minutes later, Dawson Knox caught a 30-yarder in the second quarter to set up the first of Allen’s two TD sneaks.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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But beneath this viral joke among African Americans lurks a hidden history of slavery, voodoo, and rebellion.—
Essence,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, a manipulative judge, Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock), lurks around the fringes, hoping to seduce or even blackmail the electrically attractive Hedda.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It was utilized across many ancient civilizations for artwork, as well as preserving and tanning animal hides.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
30 Oct. 2025
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Basil, of course, is far from perfect, a rude, neurotic, accident-prone manager who insults guests, hides his gambling winnings from his wife and organizes an elaborate impersonation of her when his surprise anniversary party backfires.—
Rhett Bartlett,
HollywoodReporter,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.—
Stuart Dyos,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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While striped skunk is edible, Coalition Brewing warns against its strong odor, scavenger diet and susceptibility to parasites.—
Stuart Dyos,
Nashville Tennessean,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Between the two lies a great outdoor bar, where all are welcome to sit and grab cocktails and snacks.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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But beneath the photo ops and nostalgia also lies a strategic alliance born of mutual need.—
Betsy Klein,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ugg Goldencush Oxfords These sneakers have a padded tongue, a lightweight, flexible rubber outsole, and trendy metal lace D-rings.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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Bronax Road Runner Sneakers The Bronax Road Runner sneakers are perhaps best known for their wide toe box, providing plenty of room for toes to move and splay naturally.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
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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According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, there are 44 species of native snakes in Florida, but just six are venomous.—
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
2 Nov. 2025
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But despite their comparatively small numbers, elapids like mambas, cobras, and rinkhals are among the world’s deadliest snakes.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Skulks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skulks. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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