stalkers

noun

plural of stalker
as in lurkers

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  1. lurkers
  2. sneakers
  3. skunks
  4. spies
  5. sneaks
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
  • Those shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale should take note of all of its back to school offerings, including adidas Kids Samba Sneakers, Hunter rain boots, UGG slip-ons, On tennis sneakers and much more.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 July 2026
  • The sneakers have earned glowing reviews from healthcare professionals and shoppers with painful foot ailments alike, lauding their comfort for standing- and walking-heavy days.
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026
Definition of sneakers
Noun
  • Rabies is more common in bats and skunks, who occasionally transfer the deadly infection to pets.
    — Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • Now the skunk is saying somebody else stinks, though the smell does lead to Infantino and this FFE plan.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Definition of skunks
Noun
  • Its Foundry software specializes in patching together data from various files and silos, and is marketed to spies, police, healthcare agencies and large enterprises.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 July 2026
  • Like Agent Kim, Han-soo and Jin-cheol are former spies and current parents.
    — Kayti Burt, Time, 27 July 2026
Definition of spies
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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