- present participle of lurk.
lurking
Example Sentences
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Her energy rises and falls alongside the mysterious mist, which has engulfed the city and brought whispers of a mysterious ancient entity lurking in its haze.
From Salon ● Aug. 17, 2026
Something like that could be lurking for enrollees next year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
More parents are calling up hiring managers, applying for jobs on their adult child’s behalf, and even showing up—or lurking just off-screen—on Zoom calls to help navigate difficult conversations or go over benefits packages.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
However, lurking just one goal behind Haaland in the race for the Golden Boot is England captain Harry Kane, whose penalty against Mexico proved the winner in a World Cup classic.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Don’t let kids answer the door by themselves, especially when FBI agents might be lurking around the neighborhood.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
