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Recent Examples of stalker
But unlike that cinematic predecessor, in which the pursuer took the form of a variety of strangers, here, the stalker invariably appears as the victim’s crush.
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Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
While livestreaming from Miami, Peters appears to run over an alleged stalker with his Cybertruck.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2026
The result is an enormous collection of Fast Pair-compatible audio devices that allow any spy or stalker to take control of speakers and microphones, or in some cases track an unwitting target’s location—even if the victim is an iPhone user who has never owned a Google product.
—Andy Greenberg Lily Hay Newman, Wired News, 15 Jan. 2026
Nicholson portrays a delusional stalker whom viewers will warm to, while Weaving skewers celebrity culture.
—Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
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Natalia Winkelman, IndieWire, 24 Jan. 2026
While livestreaming from Miami, Peters appears to run over an alleged stalker with his Cybertruck.
—Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 19 Jan. 2026
The result is an enormous collection of Fast Pair-compatible audio devices that allow any spy or stalker to take control of speakers and microphones, or in some cases track an unwitting target’s location—even if the victim is an iPhone user who has never owned a Google product.
—Andy Greenberg Lily Hay Newman, Wired News, 15 Jan. 2026
Nicholson portrays a delusional stalker whom viewers will warm to, while Weaving skewers celebrity culture.
—Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalker
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After appearing in a purple splatter colorway that some likened to Nike’s iconic Air Foamposite One Galaxy print, the brand’s new GT Future basketball sneaker is getting a full-on Milky Way makeover.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Under-bed storage containers are the perfect way to store off-season clothes, sneakers, sandals, scarves, hats, and more to keep your bedroom floors clean without using up space in your closet.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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These moments don’t have to feel like sneak attacks.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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How did this movie sneak into the Best Picture lineup despite clearly being not up to the same artistic standard as the others?—
Nate Jones,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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He became known as a West Wing lurker, and as someone likely to make a scene in a corridor—by, say, yelling at the head of the F.D.A. about the virtues of hydroxychloroquine as a COVID treatment.—
Ian Parker,
New Yorker,
22 Dec. 2025
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In her post, the OP explained that this was her first time ever posting on Reddit despite being a long-time lurker.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The little animals that will come to be emblematic of the 2026 Games are stoats, extremely cute critters that in real life are related to the weasel and the otter.—
Mark Scaglione,
NBC news,
3 Feb. 2026
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The species is the largest member of the mustelid family, which includes otters, weasels and badgers, and is known for its ferocity and elusive nature.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment has recorded 38 winter cases over the last five years, with the vast majority found in skunks.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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In addition, there’s the risk of secondary toxicity if a mole is eaten by a bird of prey or other predator including foxes and skunks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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Israel’s strikes on Iran in June were preceded by a sophisticated infiltration by Israel’s Mossad spy agency, a tactic that heightened the already paranoid state of the Iranian regime.—
Farida Elsebai,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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The suit, which sought damages and the installation of a federal monitor at the NYPD, also alleged that ousted former Chief of Department Jeffrey Maddrey installed spies in Donlon’s office and that Adams’ NYPD brass thwarted internal misconduct investigations.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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