- present participle of lurk.
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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Markets have found their footing for now, but Micron earnings and inflation data still have the potential to reignite investors’ lurking fears.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
He said it’s more of a reminder of “the risks and instability” lurking beneath some of the market’s top-performing sectors after an extended run higher.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026
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 was true that the enigmatic old coachman of Ashton Place had a habit of lurking nearby.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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