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
Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Other texts referenced McKenny’s new girlfriend, taking the stalking to a new level.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Wisconsin court records show he was previously convicted of felony stalking and disorderly conduct in Milwaukee County, in 2023 and 2025.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But there are currently no scientific studies around the stalking of athletes, and no law enforcement agency is publicly tracking such cases.
—Carson Kessler, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Thomas was arrested Friday in connection with internet stalking of a child and remained at the Washington County Detention Center on Monday in lieu of $25,000 bond.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 18 Aug. 2025
Mangione is facing multiple federal charges, including murder through the use of a firearm and stalking.
—Jesus Mesa
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
David K. Li, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
The shooter was facing charges including stalking, officials said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Records obtained by the York Daily Record, part of the USA TODAY Network, reveal that Ruth was charged with stalking, prowling and trespassing at a home in North Codorus Township in York County.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Just this morning, DHS took violent offenders off the streets with arrests for assault, DUI, and felony stalking.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Vance Boelter, who is accused of killing a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband has been federally indicted for stalking, murder and firearms offenses, among other charges.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Jeff Swensen—Getty Images Advertisement Mangione still faces federal charges related to stalking, discharging a firearm with a silencer, and using a firearm to commit murder.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
Abusers frequently assert financial control by interfering with their partners’ ability to work, including stalking or harassing at their worksite.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
To be a public figure is to be at risk, and both political leaders and entertainers have long been subjected to threats, stalking, and even assassinations by unwell people who have developed an obsession with them from afar.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
In addition to hazing and assault, the lawsuit also alleged several Title IX violations and said the defendants committed several other offenses including false imprisonment, stalking, child pornography, and distributing lewd and obscene materials.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Other texts referenced McKenny’s new girlfriend, taking the stalking to a new level.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Wisconsin court records show he was previously convicted of felony stalking and disorderly conduct in Milwaukee County, in 2023 and 2025.
—John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
But there are currently no scientific studies around the stalking of athletes, and no law enforcement agency is publicly tracking such cases.
—Carson Kessler, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Thomas was arrested Friday in connection with internet stalking of a child and remained at the Washington County Detention Center on Monday in lieu of $25,000 bond.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 18 Aug. 2025
Mangione is facing multiple federal charges, including murder through the use of a firearm and stalking.
—Jesus Mesa
gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
Police had been on the lookout for Matthew James Ruth, 24, in hope of arresting him on allegations of stalking, prowling and trespassing, according to a criminal complaint filed Wednesday.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 18 Sep. 2025
The shooter was facing charges including stalking, officials said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2025
Records obtained by the York Daily Record, part of the USA TODAY Network, reveal that Ruth was charged with stalking, prowling and trespassing at a home in North Codorus Township in York County.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Just this morning, DHS took violent offenders off the streets with arrests for assault, DUI, and felony stalking.
—Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Vance Boelter, who is accused of killing a Minnesota state lawmaker and her husband has been federally indicted for stalking, murder and firearms offenses, among other charges.
—Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Jeff Swensen—Getty Images Advertisement Mangione still faces federal charges related to stalking, discharging a firearm with a silencer, and using a firearm to commit murder.
—Olivia-Anne Cleary, Time, 16 Sep. 2025
Abusers frequently assert financial control by interfering with their partners’ ability to work, including stalking or harassing at their worksite.
—Michelle Travis, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
To be a public figure is to be at risk, and both political leaders and entertainers have long been subjected to threats, stalking, and even assassinations by unwell people who have developed an obsession with them from afar.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalking
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The gun authorities say was used to assassinate Charlie Kirk was a Mauser 98, a common bolt-action rifle typically used for hunting.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Aside from the wheelchair, per Fox 13, Kings Camo donated hunting gear and Huckleberry Hiking donated hiking gear to help make hunting and hiking activities more accessible for the 11-year-old boy.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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The color palette leaned into brilliant hues, with some models strutting down the runway in neon greens and siren reds.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Last September, Dream walked the Zeus & Lexi Kids runway show with Art Hearts Fashion and was photographed strutting with her hands on her hips.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Now the Razorbacks are chasing multiple scores for the first time.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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Through it all, commitment — whether to a client, a property, or the process — proved more valuable than chasing short-term gains.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 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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He was also filmed confidently striding up to a group of several other dogs, engaging all of them in a game of chase in the water.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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“Stalking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalking. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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