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Recent Examples of stalker
Hide and Seek follows a new string of murders featuring a dangerous stalker who kidnaps their victims before killing them, taunting them via text in the format of a popular Danish children’s counting rhyme (though the words chosen by the killer are far more violent).
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Barry Levitt, Time, 7 May 2026
While Krug was alive, authorities filed search warrants with communications companies that sought information about the increasingly terrifying messages the stalker was sending her, police records show.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Gadd adapted his one-man show about his experience with an obsessive fan for the Emmy-winning series set up at the streamer — which is now in litigation with Fiona Muir-Harvey, who claims to be the inspiration behind Jessica Gunning’s stalker character.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Ars has covered Russia’s testing of the Nivelir stalker satellites before.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
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Barry Levitt, Time, 7 May 2026
While Krug was alive, authorities filed search warrants with communications companies that sought information about the increasingly terrifying messages the stalker was sending her, police records show.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Gadd adapted his one-man show about his experience with an obsessive fan for the Emmy-winning series set up at the streamer — which is now in litigation with Fiona Muir-Harvey, who claims to be the inspiration behind Jessica Gunning’s stalker character.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 24 Apr. 2026
Ars has covered Russia’s testing of the Nivelir stalker satellites before.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalker
Noun
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And during the warmer months when sneakers and loafers turn into strappy sandals and flip-flops, this is when the relaxed pants game gets really good.—
Staff Author,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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The breathable, relaxed-fitting bottoms are substantial enough to wear on the plane and work just as well over a bathing suit on the beach or with a pair of sneakers for a day of sightseeing.—
Melony Forcier,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Noun
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Singer Barry Manilow addresses recent health issues in a sneak-peek of his upcoming Good Morning America interview.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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Rhodes entered the match with the prospect of Gunther – his Clash in Italy challenger – coming down for a sneak attack at any time.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
Noun
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There are leaders, lurkers, peacekeepers, instigators, and the person who only surfaces to drop an occasional thumbs-up.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
18 May 2026
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Write for the lurkers, never the likers Most founders judge their content by likes and comments.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Skunks are mammals that are more like weasels than rodents.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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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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Fleas are carried constantly into your yard by wildlife that passes through, such as skunks, raccoons, opossums, mice, and deer, says Benson.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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An encounter with a skunk is every pet owner's worst nightmare.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
Noun
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Epstein had done some of his own detective work by purchasing a spy camera to catch the culprit, who turned out to be a former butler.—
Julie K. Brown,
Miami Herald,
4 June 2026
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The Five Eyes intelligence alliance warned that China was using LinkedIn and other social media platforms to recruit spies.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
4 June 2026
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“Stalker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalker. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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