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lurks

VERB

hide; move stealthily

Synonyms

STRONGEST

creep crouch prowl skulk

STRONG

slide slink slip snake sneak snoop steal wait

WEAK

conceal oneself go furtively gumshoe lie in wait stay hidden

Antonyms

WEAK

come out

Example Sentences

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While some of the AI momentum paused Wednesday, good luck finding anyone who thinks an end to the AI spending spree lurks on the horizon.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

That disposition lurks behind his piercing hazel-green eyes, which seem to absorb every detail of the small coffeeshop and our fellow patrons, and it’s at the heart of how he moves through the world.

From Salon • May 15, 2026

The second restaurant lurks behind the lobby — a hidden oyster-and-Champagne bar that holds about 35 people, reservation only.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

Another danger lurks even for big, established funds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Then the captain calls for Carlyle, who has been lurking in the corner, as he always lurks during these meetings.

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman