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
Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Daniel Aitchison, 61, of Garden Valley, pleaded guilty to second-degree kidnapping, first-degree stalking and burglary.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 16 Dec. 2025
Prosecutor Kati Rezmierski detailed the incident as Moore, 39, made his first court appearance, where he was arraigned on charges of felony home invasion, misdemeanor stalking and breaking and entering.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Soncin, currently in solitary confinement awaiting formal charges, faces accusations of voluntary homicide, cruelty, stalking, and premeditation.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
During her time at Oxford, Pym had made Harvey the target of one of her most intense stalking campaigns.
—Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
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
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
Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Finch is usually stalking the sidelines, getting into the ears of officials nearly every time down the floor.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2026
Laws against stalking, conspiracy and incitement are on the books, and the new statute also allows officials to use campaign funds for personal and home security upgrades.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Where was Minneapolis Police Department during that eight-hour stalking events?
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
From the delicate brass animal footprints guiding visitors on its garden pathways to the herd of sauropods stalking the soaring atrium and beyond, the museum is a delight.
—Clare Dight, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026
Moore faces charges of third-degree home invasion, stalking and breaking and entering after allegedly confronting the female staffer after his firing.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Finding a flock of African grey parrots felt like a triumph after half an hour spent stalking them through the forest, following their calls.
—Holden Frith, TheWeek, 9 Jan. 2026
Noem alleged that Good was part of a group stalking ICE agents and targeting them with her vehicle.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Phay has a criminal history spanning multiple states, including prior convictions for assault and stalking.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 22 Dec. 2025
Daniel Aitchison, 61, of Garden Valley, pleaded guilty to second-degree kidnapping, first-degree stalking and burglary.
—Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 16 Dec. 2025
Prosecutor Kati Rezmierski detailed the incident as Moore, 39, made his first court appearance, where he was arraigned on charges of felony home invasion, misdemeanor stalking and breaking and entering.
—Chris Spargo, PEOPLE, 12 Dec. 2025
Soncin, currently in solitary confinement awaiting formal charges, faces accusations of voluntary homicide, cruelty, stalking, and premeditation.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 18 Nov. 2025
During her time at Oxford, Pym had made Harvey the target of one of her most intense stalking campaigns.
—Literary Hub, 17 Nov. 2025
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
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
Verb
Despite initially denying the allegations against him, in January 2022, BBC News reported that Hardy pleaded guilty to five counts of stalking involving fear of violence.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
Finch is usually stalking the sidelines, getting into the ears of officials nearly every time down the floor.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2026
Laws against stalking, conspiracy and incitement are on the books, and the new statute also allows officials to use campaign funds for personal and home security upgrades.
—Jack O'Connor, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Where was Minneapolis Police Department during that eight-hour stalking events?
—Wcco Staff, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
From the delicate brass animal footprints guiding visitors on its garden pathways to the herd of sauropods stalking the soaring atrium and beyond, the museum is a delight.
—Clare Dight, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Jan. 2026
Moore faces charges of third-degree home invasion, stalking and breaking and entering after allegedly confronting the female staffer after his firing.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Finding a flock of African grey parrots felt like a triumph after half an hour spent stalking them through the forest, following their calls.
—Holden Frith, TheWeek, 9 Jan. 2026
Noem alleged that Good was part of a group stalking ICE agents and targeting them with her vehicle.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalking
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What Oklahomans may do, as stated by officials with the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation, is that when firing guns, either privately practicing with targets or hunting, users need to ensure bullets do not leave the property and/or harm an individual.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
22 Jan. 2026
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What was once a largely academic gathering has become a prime hunting ground for top AI labs, where a strong showing can translate directly into job offers.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Color design is increasingly moving from trend-chasing choices to intentional restraint.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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You’re being called to lead, build and commit to a long-term vision, rather than just chasing the next spark of inspiration.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Bovino, strutting around in body armor or his distinctive long coat, seemed to relish his role as a villain to his critics, encouraging aggressive tactics by federal agents and sometimes engaging in them himself.—
Adam Serwer,
The Atlantic,
27 Jan. 2026
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Each brand showed strikingly light, almost ice-blue denim for spring and summer, resulting in pairs that looked like they’d been worn (and loved) for years before strutting the runway.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
27 Jan. 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
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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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After striding back to the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors chambers, county staff said there was no reportable action stemming from the closed session.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacbee.com,
5 Dec. 2025
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In it, Meryl Streep as Priestly is seen striding in red heels through the offices of fictional magazine Runway.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
12 Nov. 2025
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“Stalking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalking. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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