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
Michael Kosnar, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2025
Mangione faces a slew of charges in New York, Pennsylvania and at the federal level, including interstate stalking, the use of a firearm to commit a murder and second-degree murder.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Bearse hoped the man would be charged with felony stalking, but prosecutors in the Denver District Attorney’s Office instead charged him with violating a protection order, a misdemeanor.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
One 2025 study published in Circulation found that women who experienced stalking had 41% higher risk of developing heart disease.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025
He was arrested on charges of kidnapping, carjacking and aggravated stalking, according to authorities.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
He was arrested on charges of rape, false imprisonment and stalking, and is being held in prison for the time being, per authorities.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Court disadvantages – Evidence gathered illegally is often not admissible, and judges may see it as harassment or stalking.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
Police filed multiple charges against Ruth, including misdemeanor stalking, misdemeanor prowling at nighttime and summary criminal trespass in North Codorus Township.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
That discovery in 2006 now appears to have overturned decades of dinosaur dogma about Tyrannosaurus rex, the fearsome giant long thought to be the sole top predator stalking the late Cretaceous.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Adding to the chaos are constant calls from his manager and the presence of a private investigator and a superfan stalking nearby.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
In July 2022, Avalos was convicted of felony stalking in Dakota County, Minnesota, after repeatedly contacting and harassing a victim in violation of state law.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
In July 2022, he was convicted in a stalking case in Dakota County, Minnesota, as well as a domestic battery charge in Polk County, Florida, in August 2016.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The affidavit alleged previous crimes, including a stalking conviction from 2022, as well as third-degree domestic assault and battery charges from 2016.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Among the first to enjoy their jack-o’-lanterns filled with appropriate treats were the big cat residents of the zoo, with the bobcat Bernice stalking her ghoulish prey while Ziggy, a black jaguar, tore into his treat.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
Rogers pleaded guilty in 2022 to two counts of mailing threatening communications, one count of threats by interstate communications, and two counts of stalking.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
The suspect has a rap sheet that includes convictions for a July 2022 stalking case in Dakota County and a domestic battery charge in Polk County, Florida, in August 2016, the affidavit said.
—Michael Kosnar, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2025
Mangione faces a slew of charges in New York, Pennsylvania and at the federal level, including interstate stalking, the use of a firearm to commit a murder and second-degree murder.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Bearse hoped the man would be charged with felony stalking, but prosecutors in the Denver District Attorney’s Office instead charged him with violating a protection order, a misdemeanor.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
One 2025 study published in Circulation found that women who experienced stalking had 41% higher risk of developing heart disease.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 30 Sep. 2025
He was arrested on charges of kidnapping, carjacking and aggravated stalking, according to authorities.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
He was arrested on charges of rape, false imprisonment and stalking, and is being held in prison for the time being, per authorities.
—Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025
Court disadvantages – Evidence gathered illegally is often not admissible, and judges may see it as harassment or stalking.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Sep. 2025
Police filed multiple charges against Ruth, including misdemeanor stalking, misdemeanor prowling at nighttime and summary criminal trespass in North Codorus Township.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Verb
She was subsequently charged with stalking.
—Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2025
That discovery in 2006 now appears to have overturned decades of dinosaur dogma about Tyrannosaurus rex, the fearsome giant long thought to be the sole top predator stalking the late Cretaceous.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 30 Oct. 2025
Adding to the chaos are constant calls from his manager and the presence of a private investigator and a superfan stalking nearby.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 28 Oct. 2025
In July 2022, Avalos was convicted of felony stalking in Dakota County, Minnesota, after repeatedly contacting and harassing a victim in violation of state law.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2025
In July 2022, he was convicted in a stalking case in Dakota County, Minnesota, as well as a domestic battery charge in Polk County, Florida, in August 2016.
—Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
The affidavit alleged previous crimes, including a stalking conviction from 2022, as well as third-degree domestic assault and battery charges from 2016.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
Among the first to enjoy their jack-o’-lanterns filled with appropriate treats were the big cat residents of the zoo, with the bobcat Bernice stalking her ghoulish prey while Ziggy, a black jaguar, tore into his treat.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
Rogers pleaded guilty in 2022 to two counts of mailing threatening communications, one count of threats by interstate communications, and two counts of stalking.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalking
Noun
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The source also claimed that Shelton and Stefani disagree over his hobby of hunting.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
8 Nov. 2025
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Another group, the Hokkaido Bear Research Society, has vocally opposed killing bears except for legitimate hunting purposes.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In one incident, video obtained by FOX News shows two masked men holding handguns chasing a screaming resident around his house.—
Landon Mion , Brooke Taylor,
FOXNews.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Fátima Bosch grew up in Santiago de Teapa, Tabasco, and has been chasing her pageant dreams for years.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Weeks later, the Colombian superstar was strutting the runway at the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in October.—
Jessica Roiz,
Billboard,
30 Oct. 2025
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At this coastal resort in Carlsbad, arriving pets are given neckerchiefs before strutting the grounds.—
Beth Landman,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Ferrari’s latest one-off is a tribute to one of the most legendary prancing horses of them all.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
20 Oct. 2025
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Plus, the icy pastel hues are reminiscent of ballerinas prancing in The Nutcracker.—
Brandi Fuller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Removing some of the deeper-developing routes also limits Justin Jefferson’s best strength, his long-striding deception.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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Daedone, using the hashtags #ErosOnTrial, #EroticJustice, #liberation, and #womenspower, frequently posted on Instagram, showing pictures and slow-motion videos of herself and Cherwitz, often flanked by female OneTaste supporters, striding into the courthouse.—
Thessaly La Force,
New Yorker,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Stalking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalking. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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