lurk
verb (used without object)
to lie or wait in concealment, as a person in ambush; remain in or around a place secretly or furtively.
are lurking
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present progressiveof lurk.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Some activists worry the city is not investing enough in programming and supervision, while threats to the Sunday tradition are lurking in rising car ownership rates and the increased allure of screen time.
From Slate ● Dec. 22, 2024
No others were found, but they fear others are lurking, at least in low numbers.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 23, 2023
Chelsea are in the driving seat, but Manchester United are hot on their heels and Arsenal are lurking - could they pull off a late charge for the trophy?
From BBC ● May 20, 2023
Mr. Adams said there’s no guessing as to how many more names are lurking on the rolls that haven’t come forward.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 25, 2023
She brings me lemon balm tea to settle my nerves and starts cleaning up the mess, breathing hard with effort and fear, muttering about how she knew it, that thieves are lurking around every comer.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
