1
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of stalk
Author Michelle McNamara a decade ago helped revive interest in a serial killer who stalked parts of California in the 1970s and 1980s.
—
Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The land, Rose is told, is more challenging than expected, the seasons wounding, the woods stalked by bears.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Daring to enter the Paragon, not heeding the warnings, the Creepers fend off deadly rivals while supernatural creatures stalk them from the shadows, testing their endurance, sanity and willingness to pay fame’s heavy price.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Court records show Dukic was previously convicted of homicide in 2008 and is the subject of an open criminal case that accuses him of stalking a neighbor.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stalk
Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
The land, Rose is told, is more challenging than expected, the seasons wounding, the woods stalked by bears.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 17 Feb. 2026
Daring to enter the Paragon, not heeding the warnings, the Creepers fend off deadly rivals while supernatural creatures stalk them from the shadows, testing their endurance, sanity and willingness to pay fame’s heavy price.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Court records show Dukic was previously convicted of homicide in 2008 and is the subject of an open criminal case that accuses him of stalking a neighbor.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 10 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for stalk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalk
Verb
-
North Carolina has diverse terrain and hunting opportunities, including the Costal Plain, Piedmont, and Mountain West regions.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
19 Feb. 2026
-
The retail price for a standard pack of Pokémon cards is usually around $5 for 10 cards — though, much like hunting for shiny Pokémon, successfully purchasing a new pack may require some luck, strategy and patience as the cards have exploded in value in recent years.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Devine complied, readily snapping her fingers and strutting her stuff.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
-
When the lights dimmed, models strutted through the rows to the stage, showcasing workwear silhouettes that reflect the history and continued influence of Asian Americans in the workforce.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Aljorna, the affidavit claimed, hit a light pole before fleeing from the car, with an ICE agent chasing him on foot toward the home.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
-
An immigration officer chased Aljorna who, according to the government, violently resisted arrest.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
And, to this day, they are meticulously trained from colts to perform spectacular feats of dressage, including some who can lift their front legs and seem to prance off the ground.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
-
Here, the Multimatic True Active Spool Valve dampers (TASV) pranced and pranged over bumps, dips and cracks.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Stalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalk. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
