stalkers

noun

plural of stalker
as in lurkers

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  1. lurkers
  2. sneakers
  3. skunks
  4. spies
  5. sneaks
Noun
  • There are leaders, lurkers, peacekeepers, instigators, and the person who only surfaces to drop an occasional thumbs-up.
    — Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 May 2026
  • 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
Definition of lurkers
Noun
  • The retailer’s massive shoe collection has tons of trip-ready styles, including water-resistant mules, best-selling sneakers, and flats designed for on-the-go wear.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Ahead, shop the best red sneakers to add character to your new-season ensembles.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of sneakers
Noun
  • The baby goats were too young for vaccination and were bitten by a skunk that was found in their separate pen, the petting zoo said.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Bats, skunks, foxes and raccoons are the most common animals that carry and spread the virus.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of skunks
Noun
  • That war ended in a humiliating defeat by an enemy regarded as much weaker, and many tsarist officials blamed the outcome on Japanese spies and saboteurs.
    — Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
  • And Project Bond is joining quite the collection of spies—er, vessels—on the seas.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of spies
Noun
  • This combination of music and entertainment sneaks education in where kids least expect it.
    — Parents, Parents, 10 July 2026
  • In this case, a creator pairs her sneaks with a graphic tee.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 16 June 2026
Definition of sneaks
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“Stalkers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalkers. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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