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  • present participle of lurk.
Definitions

lurking

ADJECTIVE
hiding out
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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But it is better to recognize, and reject, that deeper, more destabilizing attack on the very idea of law lurking beneath.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

Meanwhile, the cloud that has been lurking across southern Scotland and Northern Ireland should clear and whilst not as hot it will at least be sunny.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Though Williamson’s guilty plea may seem like an ending to the saga, it shouldn’t be, because there’s still a lot lurking in the dark corners of this deal.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

And with a leaderboard that also includes the likes of Scottie Scheffler lurking, Lowry knows he might need something special again to clinch his second career major.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

I hadn’t ever put that thought into barks, but it’s been there, always, lurking under everything.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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