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lurking

ADJECTIVE
hiding out
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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Nor is SpaceX the only mega-IPO lurking on the horizon.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

It’s ironic that many A.I. overlords are so obsessed with taste lately, lurking at Prada shows and Vanity Fair parties.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

They found the tool could locate dormant bugs lurking in decades-old code and easily exploit them.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Since the 2008-09 financial crisis, private credit has been taking market share from the big banks, and Dimon has been among those warning about potential dangers lurking in the unregulated industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

But there was something even more dangerous than Hessians, and it was lurking right in the camp.

From I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 by Lauren Tarshis




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