skulker

as in skunk
someone who acts in a sly and secret manner she surprised the skulker eavesdropping beneath her window

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Noun
  • Weasels, skunks, possum, snakes (to eat eggs), and all sorts of other common creatures will become regular visitors to your yard, mostly at night.
    Sal Gilbertie, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • It has been detected in 40 wild mammal species in 36 states, killing bears, harbor seals, foxes, squirrels and skunks, among other creatures.
    Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Also the forests are vital for the other creatures living there—native brook trout and a rare mammal called a fisher, which is related to weasels and otters.
    Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • This kind of urban deadbeat dad, little street weasel.
    Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • But venoms—like the kind from the insanely venomous inland taipan snake (which is, of course, Australian)—now, that’s a different story.
    Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2025
  • From the clip, the Descendants star has a snake, a few dainty motifs on her fingers, what appears to be a Gemini zodiac sign on her upper thigh and tons of phrases covering her body.
    Michelle Lee, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Taiwanese officials have recently warned that China could launch a sneak attack under the guise of military exercises.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Apr. 2025
  • These sneaks are heavily cushioned for long strolls, traveling, and commuting to work.
    Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 28 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Dress it up with block heels for the office or down with ballet flats or sneakers for brunch.
    Claire Harmeyer, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
  • Just pair it with accessories to dress it up for dinner, or throw on your sneakers and a denim jacket (like the one above) to enjoy a casual lunch.
    Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2025
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“Skulker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skulker. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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