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as in hides
to remain out of sight
the animal control officers caught the stray cat that had been skulking behind some trash cans
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Recent Examples of skulks
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Despite a restraining order against her, Lisa skulks around the twins’ school at drop-off and stalks them in the grocery store.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2025
Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026
Noun
Frank discovers Lee’s meddling and skulks into Arthur’s apartment and murders him.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Despite a restraining order against her, Lisa skulks around the twins’ school at drop-off and stalks them in the grocery store.
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 8 Oct. 2025
Verb
With Irene threatening Billie, Joe skulks back to his cement cell, but hears Irene torturing Billie in the next room.
—Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for skulks
Noun
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These sneaks utilize the latest running innovations to ensure your kicks improve performance while still looking stylish.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
22 Apr. 2026
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Wear them to work with a pair of cute loafers and a spring blouse, or dress them down with a tee and your favorite sneaks for a comfy-casual look.—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But the most worrisome aspect of any collision between the Milky Way and Andromeda is the supermassive black hole that lurks at the center of each.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
22 May 2026
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But a killer by the name of Leather Man lurks.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Robert hides his Congolese identity for fear of being deported, or not being allowed education or work.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
22 May 2026
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The complaint alleges the system hides real-world costs from children who lack the ability to navigate layered currency conversions.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
20 May 2026
Noun
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If the holes appear shallow, then they could be made by squirrels, looking for places to store nuts, or by skunks and raccoons, digging for grubs.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
18 May 2026
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Only about 30 percent of all nests evade their many predators, including skunks, opossums, raccoons, coyotes, snakes, and even domestic dogs and cats.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Chargers know exactly what lies ahead, including a brutal stretch from Week 3 to Week 10.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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But the fault lies more with the citizenry than with scholarship.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 May 2026
Noun
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Every brand had its rendition, and their ubiquity was no accident—the best leather sneakers embody timelessness and add understated elegance to any outfit.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
18 May 2026
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Add ballet sneakers, then coordinate your hat, bag, and lipstick to your water bottle or Gatorade for the same effect.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
Noun
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There are leaders, lurkers, peacekeepers, instigators, and the person who only surfaces to drop an occasional thumbs-up.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
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The Cubs and Padres are well clear of any lurkers for the top two spots, but the Mets have the last ticket in for now, with San Francisco, Arizona and Cincinnati all within 2 1/2 games of them.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The new series was filmed primarily outdoors in Texas, presenting challenges like extreme heat and venomous snakes.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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There are snakes and hyenas and wild dogs.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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“Skulks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/skulks. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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