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
  • Stewart stayed strong on her go-to outfit formula in a black Dickies jacket, vintage tee, silk shorts, and Converse high-top sneakers, with the bomber jacket also featuring a red pocket accent.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 13 Aug. 2026
  • By 2004, Michael, Magic and Bird had officially hung up their sneakers, and the NBA was failing during its critical crossroads.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of sneakers
Noun
  • 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
  • Although there are various ways to deal with skunks, one common product people often turn to is Pine-Sol.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of skunks
Noun
  • Germany’s cabinet approved new rules for its spies Wednesday to lift World War II-era restrictions on offensive cyber operations, sabotage, and espionage.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • It was announced in June that the duo was reuniting to play estranged father-daughter spies for Adolescence co-creator Jack Thorne’s new project.
    — Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 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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“Stalkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalkers. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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