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Recent Examples of lurk
These brief Charley moments are frankly much more dynamic than any repetitive scene of Dexter lurking around his son.
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 July 2025
The incident comes as paranoia surrounding the possibility of a serial killer lurking within the New England region grips the area following a series of unexplained deaths in recent months.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Something that will keep you cool, while offering a modicum of protection from any sinister objects lurking in your path.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 9 July 2025
The cats are found lurking in bamboo and montane forests, officials said, typically hunting at night and on their own.
—Irene Wright
july 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
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Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 11 July 2025
The incident comes as paranoia surrounding the possibility of a serial killer lurking within the New England region grips the area following a series of unexplained deaths in recent months.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
Something that will keep you cool, while offering a modicum of protection from any sinister objects lurking in your path.
—Olivia Allen, Vogue, 9 July 2025
The cats are found lurking in bamboo and montane forests, officials said, typically hunting at night and on their own.
—Irene Wright
july 8, Miami Herald, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lurk
Verb
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This snack is a great way to sneak even more protein into your kid’s diet.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
15 July 2025
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Dianne witnessed Tiffany sneaking the card into her back pocket and confronted her.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
12 July 2025
Verb
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But these unremarkable principles hide a dramatic shift in the relationship between science and government.—
David Michaels,
The Atlantic,
20 July 2025
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But unlike other technologies, AI doesn’t hide its default bias.—
Pia Lauritzen,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Imagined herself back in her closet, throwing the silky dress over her head, her arms slipping into the sleeves, the skirt falling over her like water.—
Mona Awad,
New Yorker,
20 July 2025
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The elevated mini dress is a chill, one-and-done staple for the summer, with more than one way to go about it to fit it into your own personal style lexicon: think elegant shift dresses, easy linens, lacy slips, and more sporty numbers.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
20 July 2025
Verb
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The challenge lies in the complexity of digital evidence and the legitimate privacy concerns that fuel resistance.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The islands of Aruba and Curaçao, for example, lie outside the hurricane belt, offering a reliable escape even at the height of hurricane season.—
Skye Sherman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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“Lurk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lurk. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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