Thesaurus results for STALK

stalk

verb

Definition of stalk

as in to hunt

to seek out (game) for food or sport lions stalking gazelles on the plains

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as in to strut

to walk with exaggerated arm and leg movements the irate customer stalked off in a huff

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Recent Examples of stalk Instead, stalk slowly toward the bull and try to spot him by using his vocalizations as a guide. — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026 In Georgia, more than two dozen law enforcement officers have been accused of misusing Flock camera databases to conduct non-investigative searches, and in some cases stalk and harass citizens in their communities. — Irene Wright, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026 Surveillance video appears to show Antoine stalking a duck, trying to sneak through a fence before catching the bird and stomping on it. — Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026 The Washington Post reported last month that authorities have charged or accused at least 50 law enforcement officers of leveraging ALPRs without authorization, sometimes using the software to stalk women. — Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for stalk

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Election officials insist the vote will be secure even as Trump escalates efforts to reshape how Americans cast ballots, from hunting for noncitizen voters to curbing mail voting through court fights.

— Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
The effort, part of a bug-hunting program, was the latest in a series of cybersecurity breaches aided in large part by fast-developing AI technology, The Wall Street Journal noted.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of hunt

Verb

That red coat Swift strutted into Arrowhead a few days before Christmas in 2024 for the Chiefs-Texans game in a statement-making, cherry red faux fur and suede coat with fluffy cuffs and collar by British label Charlotte Simone.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 14 Sep. 2026
While some models strutted in heels, others walked the runway in slipper-like flats.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of strut

Verb

In the here and now, Kuss is still chasing a stage win at the ongoing Vuelta, a task made more difficult by his presence in the podium fight until midway through the second week.

— Chris Marshall-Bell, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Five weeks ago, in a two-minute drill during practice, Mahomes scrambled on fourth down but couldn’t evade a 300-pound rookie defensive tackle chasing after him.

— Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of chase

Verb

Iggy Pop, still prancing, howling and whooping with his chest exposed and jeans sliding down his waist, claims the title of the festival’s leading elder statesman.

— Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 11 Sep. 2026
Taita prances along rock walls and rolls in the dirt, meowing with his tail held high.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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