lurking
Britishadjective
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lingering and persistent, though unsuspected or unacknowledged
a lurking suspicion
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dimly perceived
a lurking shape half concealed in the shadows
Example Sentences
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Nor is SpaceX the only mega-IPO lurking on the horizon.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 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
It’s ironic that many A.I. overlords are so obsessed with taste lately, lurking at Prada shows and Vanity Fair parties.
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026
Since the 2008-09 financial crisis, private credit has been taking market share from the big banks, and Dimon has been among those warning about potential dangers lurking in the unregulated industry.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 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
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