1
as in chasing
to seek out (game) for food or sport
lions stalking gazelles on the plains
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2
as in strutting
to walk with exaggerated arm and leg movements
the irate customer stalked off in a huff
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Recent Examples of stalking
CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Despite not being tried on murder charges, Mangione still faces two federal stalking charges.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Moore was fired in December after having an inappropriate relationship with a staff member and charged with three crimes, including felony home invasion and stalking.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The fourth count, which was also dismissed, accused Mangione of the use of a firearm equipped with a silencer during the stalking.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Dodd is facing charges of first-degree murder, home invasion, armed violence, residential burglary and aggravated stalking, according to Oswego police.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
If there is even one case of stalking that does not involve force, then the stalking crimes cannot all be considered crimes of violence, even if the specific case involved a violent act.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026
The prosecution argued that Mangione’s alleged stalking of Thompson met that standard.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
The request for the order of protection alleged the stalking started in May 2024 and that the judge had been seen outside the female lawyer’s home, workplace and gym.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
In the federal case, Mangione faces two counts of stalking, which carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
Samane also was acquitted of the stalking charge.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
By pleading no contest to the other two charges, prosecutors agreed to drop the home invasion, breaking and entering, and stalking charges.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Other concurrent charges include the five misdemeanors and the two counts of stalking.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Another protective order was filed by his ex-wife’s male coworker, who Culleton was allegedly stalking and threatening.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Mangione, who faces federal charges of murder and stalking, as well as New York State charges, including murder in furtherance of terrorism, will face a jury next year, although a trial date has not yet been set.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Those charges, unsealed Thursday, include murder using a firearm, two counts of stalking and an additional firearms offense.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has pleaded no contest to a pair of misdemeanor charges as part of a plea agreement that drops the original stalking charges.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Despite not being tried on murder charges, Mangione still faces two federal stalking charges.
—Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 28 Feb. 2026
Moore was fired in December after having an inappropriate relationship with a staff member and charged with three crimes, including felony home invasion and stalking.
—ABC News, 27 Feb. 2026
The fourth count, which was also dismissed, accused Mangione of the use of a firearm equipped with a silencer during the stalking.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Dodd is facing charges of first-degree murder, home invasion, armed violence, residential burglary and aggravated stalking, according to Oswego police.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
If there is even one case of stalking that does not involve force, then the stalking crimes cannot all be considered crimes of violence, even if the specific case involved a violent act.
—Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 30 Jan. 2026
The prosecution argued that Mangione’s alleged stalking of Thompson met that standard.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 30 Jan. 2026
The request for the order of protection alleged the stalking started in May 2024 and that the judge had been seen outside the female lawyer’s home, workplace and gym.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
The man pleaded no contest to felony counts of stalking and vandalism and a misdemeanor count of resisting arrest in 2019.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
In the federal case, Mangione faces two counts of stalking, which carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole.
—Adam Reiss, NBC news, 8 Mar. 2026
Samane also was acquitted of the stalking charge.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
By pleading no contest to the other two charges, prosecutors agreed to drop the home invasion, breaking and entering, and stalking charges.
—CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Other concurrent charges include the five misdemeanors and the two counts of stalking.
—Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Another protective order was filed by his ex-wife’s male coworker, who Culleton was allegedly stalking and threatening.
—Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2026
Mangione, who faces federal charges of murder and stalking, as well as New York State charges, including murder in furtherance of terrorism, will face a jury next year, although a trial date has not yet been set.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Those charges, unsealed Thursday, include murder using a firearm, two counts of stalking and an additional firearms offense.
—John Bacon, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalking
Noun
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Laid-off tech worker Joseph Tinner has spent almost a year hunting for a job.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Colorado’s big game draw uses a preference point system to determine who gets limited licenses for hunting.—
The Summit Daily,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Though South Dakota State is a regular participant in the NCAA Tournament, and likely would have been dancing win or lose, the Bison were chasing their first bid in the 68-team field.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Like many of their fans, each member was born to immigrant parents who settled in Southern California chasing something better.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The handbag had just enough space for my phone and wallet inside, and the detachable leather strap gave me the freedom of toting it like a clutch while strutting down Sixth Avenue.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Before strutting the catwalk at Milan Fashion Week on February 26, Hadid tapped into her chameleon status by debuting a bold new dye job that looked like an homage to Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s signature hair color.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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Rafters-packed on the opening night of a quick week run of singing, joking and prancing through Segerstrom Hall, this show is a potent, cheery stepchild of half-century old Monty Python humor.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
18 Feb. 2026
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Photos shared by the agency show Buddy prancing away in the daylight, as well as Buddy seemingly caught like a deer in headlights at night.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Nude, striding statues of young men called kouroi were used both as offerings to the gods and as grave markers.—
Anna Swartwood House,
The Conversation,
2 Mar. 2026
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Mercury is striding into your public 10th house, boosting your visibility and encouraging you to offer updates that show your strengths without oversharing.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Stalking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalking. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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