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
Dan Raby, CBS News, 5 May 2026
The law, believed to be the first of its kind in the country, is named for Kristil Krug, a Colorado woman who was killed in 2023 after an elaborate stalking plot carried out by her husband.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Martin was arrested last Friday and charged with electronic stalking.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Clear warning signs for domestic violence homicides Four of the most dangerous warning signs that a woman is at risk of being murdered by an intimate partner are firearm access, separation, prior nonfatal strangulation and stalking.
—Kathryn Spearman, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Wilkens was serving a life sentence for shooting and killing her ex-fiancé after years of abuse and stalking and indifference from the police.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Moore was fired in December after allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a staff member and being charged with three crimes, including felony home invasion and stalking.
—Chantz Martin, 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
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
Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Five years earlier, in 2019, Trepanier was convicted of stalking and indecent exposure stemming from two incidents on one day in August 2018 in White Bear Lake and Vadnais Heights.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Matthew Nelson, 50, pleaded guilty to one count of stalking in Leavenworth County court on March 27, according to a news release from Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson.
—Caroline Zimmerman
may 6, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Danon Bourbon and So Happy, who were stalking Six Speed, moved to challenge for the lead on the far turn, with the Japanese horse moving better.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
In addition to stalking and domestic violence crimes, the companies must also act in cases that involve violations of protective orders in stalking cases.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Jones rejected his plea deal on July 2, 2024, for being too lenient for stalking and shooting a woman 4-5 times in November 2022, which sparked the tirade, court documents allege.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Guandique, described by the government as an MS-13 member, had been accused of stalking a woman in the park on the same day of Levy's disappearance.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
After her release, Hollis still faced two additional charges, stalking and resisting arrest.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Noun
Officer Renee Downer is facing charges of simple battery and stalking.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 5 May 2026
The law, believed to be the first of its kind in the country, is named for Kristil Krug, a Colorado woman who was killed in 2023 after an elaborate stalking plot carried out by her husband.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Martin was arrested last Friday and charged with electronic stalking.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Clear warning signs for domestic violence homicides Four of the most dangerous warning signs that a woman is at risk of being murdered by an intimate partner are firearm access, separation, prior nonfatal strangulation and stalking.
—Kathryn Spearman, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 2026
Wilkens was serving a life sentence for shooting and killing her ex-fiancé after years of abuse and stalking and indifference from the police.
—Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Moore was fired in December after allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a staff member and being charged with three crimes, including felony home invasion and stalking.
—Chantz Martin, 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
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
Verb
During a motions hearing in May 2024, prosectors presented evidence of Bryant having a history of harassing and stalking young women, even breaking into their apartments, per 11 Alive.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 9 May 2026
Five years earlier, in 2019, Trepanier was convicted of stalking and indecent exposure stemming from two incidents on one day in August 2018 in White Bear Lake and Vadnais Heights.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 8 May 2026
Matthew Nelson, 50, pleaded guilty to one count of stalking in Leavenworth County court on March 27, according to a news release from Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson.
—Caroline Zimmerman
may 6, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2026
Danon Bourbon and So Happy, who were stalking Six Speed, moved to challenge for the lead on the far turn, with the Japanese horse moving better.
—Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
In addition to stalking and domestic violence crimes, the companies must also act in cases that involve violations of protective orders in stalking cases.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Jones rejected his plea deal on July 2, 2024, for being too lenient for stalking and shooting a woman 4-5 times in November 2022, which sparked the tirade, court documents allege.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
Guandique, described by the government as an MS-13 member, had been accused of stalking a woman in the park on the same day of Levy's disappearance.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
After her release, Hollis still faced two additional charges, stalking and resisting arrest.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalking
Noun
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Turner had an unexpected friendship with Cuban leader Fidel Castro, bonding over hunting and arguments about politics over rum and cigars.—
David Bauder,
Chicago Tribune,
6 May 2026
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McLaren claimed to The Guardian that money had been stolen from the couple's room and Vicious' hunting knife had been moved.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Dream big, but don’t ignore practical details while chasing inspiration.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
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West Ham looked to have breathed life back into their season in recent weeks, but last weekend’s loss comes at the worst time before facing title-chasing Arsenal on Sunday.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Julian Champagnie, who missed a potential game-winning 3 in Game 1, was strutting all over the court while hitting 4 of 6 treys in Game 2.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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Kylie made her runway debut strutting her stuff for Lavigne's Abbey Dawn Spring 2012 collection.—
Emily Kirkpatrick,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Aztecs won 89-86 before an electric home crowd on a night that had 12 ties and 11 lead changes and seemed like five against six sometimes with the way UNLV coach Josh Pastner was prancing around the floor in a suit and tie while the ball was in play.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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In the album’s most beautiful moments, Triplin makes arpeggios sound like prancing through an earthly paradise and sands off juke’s rough edges to produce rhythms that seem to chug along in the margins of a daydreaming brain.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That set off a sprint between the two horses and the brothers riding them, striding toward the finish line.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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The statue depicts a man striding atop a pillar, holding a large, flowing flag that covers his face.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Stalking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalking. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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