- present participle of lurk.
lurking
Example Sentences
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Dillahunt’s Macon embodies the sinister darkness lurking beneath the surface of any American small town, especially for outsiders.
From Salon ● Aug. 14, 2026
His existence is upended by a visit from an eccentric young man he discovers lurking outside his apartment in New York’s West Village.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
O'Neill versus McInnes looks to be the story of the season, unless there's another delicious sub-plot lurking in the long grass.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Unbeknownst to its more than 800 members, Flod had been lurking in the public group for years, silently celebrating each new mention of Pinky.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Finn sniffed a sleeve, and there it was: Mom’s unique odor, a mix of vanilla and Spring Breeze laundry detergent, with maybe some cinnamon and grass stain lurking underneath.
From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
