- present tense form of lurk (3rd person singular).
lurks
Example Sentences
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SpaceX shares are ever-so-slightly coming back down to earth — but stock indexes represent a fresh catalyst that lurks on the horizon.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 20, 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
She presents her daughter’s sudden death in crisp, often tart prose that cannot mask the ache that lurks beneath the surface.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Aunt ’Chelle’s other baby, 2Paw, lurks around here somewhere.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
