stalk

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Recent Examples of stalk Kevin Proctor, a British producer involved in making the Brian Epstein biopic Midas Man, appeared in court Wednesday to face a charge of stalking an actress. Jake Kanter, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2025 Bondi’s announcement would affect only Mangione's federal case, where he's accused of stalking and of murdering the health care executive through the use of a firearm. Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2025 Mangione, 26, is being prosecuted in U.S. District Court in Manhattan with federal crimes, including murder, stalking, and firearms charges, related to Thompson’s killing outside the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan on Dec. 4. Dan Mangan, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025 Then they got lost in the snow A Long Beach couple wanted to visit Lukens Lake, but a sudden shift in weather left them stranded with no overnight gear. Dec. 5, 2024 Lifestyle A mountain lion was stalking our campsite. Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for stalk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalk
Verb
  • The weekend before his death, the teens went hunting with their father.
    Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
  • This dog breed, developed in the United States to hunt raccoons, can climb trees and isn't afraid to chase prey up the trunk, according to Dogster.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Also strutting her stuff is the dazzling Jayme Lawson as Pearline, a local woman unleashed by the excitement of Club Juke.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
  • Ross strutted the catwalk in a bright, satin yellow gown with an electric lighting bolt design in black and white running across it.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • That hits not just collectors but everyday drinkers who look forward to getting their hands on a solid bottle without having to chase it down.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
  • Catch up on the latest energy news: PRO: To chase or not to chase?
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The ad, part of the infamous Adrien Brody episode, stars Rachel Dratch, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler and Maya Rudolph in pastel polos and boxy vests prancing around and pouring pretzels, donning knee-length shorts for a special date night.
    The New York Times, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
  • At times, the show subverts expectations, casting Salonga as the Into the Woods witch while Peters prances about in a red cloak as Little Red Riding Hood.
    Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 14 Feb. 2025

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“Stalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalk. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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