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.
has been lurking
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present perfect progressiveof lurk (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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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
A disturbing reality has been lurking behind #MeToo stories.
From Slate ● Nov. 20, 2023
But much cooler air has been lurking on the western side of this atmospheric boundary.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 17, 2022
The new case means the virus has been lurking undetected since then.
From Science Magazine ● Feb. 16, 2022
Then the captain calls for Carlyle, who has been lurking in the corner, as he always lurks during these meetings.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
