LURKED Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

lurked

verb

past tense of lurk

as in sneaked

to move about in a sly or secret manner we caught a glimpse of someone lurking around the corner

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as in hid

to remain out of sight watch out for snakes lurking in the tall grass

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Recent Examples of lurked But a trap lurked within that framework. — Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 25 June 2026 These later became a secret weapon of mine in beaver ponds where brook trout lurked. — Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026 Another officer lurked farther away from the home. — Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 17 June 2026 What once lurked in the online shadows has become a major talking point and cause for global concern among parents and politicians alike. — Alex Ritman, Variety, 24 June 2026 Jacobs, with his long rifle and pack of dogs, was not the only predator in the Alleghenies—wolves and mountain lions still lurked in the forest. — Literary Hub, 10 June 2026 But beneath the smooth surface, major engineering problems have lurked since it was constructed in the 1920s. — New York Times, 31 May 2026 Holly Madison quickly discovered that beneath Hollywood's glitz and glamour lurked a much darker reality. — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026 Near the back of Hometown Kountry Marketplace in Maumelle lurked a pyramid of pre-packaged Amazon mystery boxes with the come-hither price of $55. — Arkansas Online, 7 June 2026

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When grounders sneaked through the infield, his body language was uneventful.

— Spencer Nusbaum, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Some stuff released a bit earlier this week and snuck past me.

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

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Ryan Mendes passed a ball through an Argentine defender’s legs on the right side of the Argentinian box to Deroy Duarte, who calmly took a touch and then slammed a shot through another defender’s legs and then slid it past Martínez into the net.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Tesla — Shares of Elon Musk's electric vehicle company slid 8% even after Tesla reported second-quarter deliveries that surpassed Wall Street's expectations.

— Davis Giangiulio,Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 2 July 2026

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