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
Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Martin was arrested last Friday and charged with electronic stalking.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 28 Apr. 2026
Moore was placed on 18 months' probation on two charges as part of a plea agreement that drops the original stalking charges.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 24 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
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
Over the past two months, Paul has accused Mortensen in court of stalking and, on one occasion, slamming her head into the dashboard of his truck.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 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
Miami-Dade prosecutors dismissed two stalking and resisting arrest charges against Hollis on Thursday.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The drones are designed to perform autonomously or via remote control while doing such things as stalking submarines, spotting mines and serving as advance scouts for aircraft carriers.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
Another would be assassin was apprehended after stalking his golf course.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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
Moore was placed on 18 months' probation on two charges as part of a plea agreement that drops the original stalking charges.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 24 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
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
Over the past two months, Paul has accused Mortensen in court of stalking and, on one occasion, slamming her head into the dashboard of his truck.
—Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 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
Miami-Dade prosecutors dismissed two stalking and resisting arrest charges against Hollis on Thursday.
—Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 27 Apr. 2026
The drones are designed to perform autonomously or via remote control while doing such things as stalking submarines, spotting mines and serving as advance scouts for aircraft carriers.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2026
Another would be assassin was apprehended after stalking his golf course.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalking
Noun
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The 2026 spring wild turkey hunting season runs from April 29, through May 30, according to officials with the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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The reaction split social media, turning Gervais’ post into a flashpoint in a broader debate over hunting, conservation and how deaths like this are discussed publicly.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That makes their key players especially appealing for managers chasing rank or mini-league glory.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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The book's main character — Cheese — was inspired by her real-life rescue dog, who was known for chasing squirrels and bringing energy into her life.—
Wakisha Bailey,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Wasn’t there anyone in a position to at least stop him from strutting into a high-profile race for governor?—
Michelle Cottle,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Hadid last sported a mushroom brown hair color with lighter blonde ends in February while strutting the runway at the Ralph Lauren fashion show during New York Fashion Week.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
13 Apr. 2026
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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
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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 7 May. 2026.
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