stalk

verb

Definition of stalknext
1
as in to hunt
to seek out (game) for food or sport lions stalking gazelles on the plains

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2
as in to strut
to walk with exaggerated arm and leg movements the irate customer stalked off in a huff

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Recent Examples of stalk The movie is set in a 13th-century English village and follows the townspeople as a mysterious, folkloric creature stalks their village. — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 29 June 2026 Outrage continues to grow after a drone was reported stalking a terrified wild mustang on North Carolina’s northern Outer Banks. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026 Luigi Mangione got stuck in an elevator on the way to his federal court appearance on Monday, where the delays only continued as a judge pushed back his stalking trial to early 2027. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026 Mangione, who is facing two counts of stalking in the killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson, remained shackled at both his hands and feet while building engineers worked to free him from the elevator. — Adam Reiss, NBC news, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stalk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalk
  1. hunt
  2. strut
  3. chase
  4. prance
Verb
  • The long Independence Day weekend means a big major yes to all of the above—especially hunting for deals because there are so many good ones to be had.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • The find suggested the hobbits had hunted with tools to take down the large animals.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Definition of hunt
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  • Sean strutted down the runway in a black top and slouchy, baggy jeans, along with an oversized black satin blazer jacket and black tie.
    — Meg Walters, InStyle, 27 June 2026
  • Chloe Bailey struts the streets of New York City in a fun ensemble on June 23.
    — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Definition of strut
Verb
  • Zach Neto added a two-out RBI single moments later to chase Bennett.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Chestnut, a 17-time champion, is chasing another Mustard Belt after reclaiming the men’s title in 2025.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of chase
Verb
  • If anything, the dichotomy between the pop star who prances around Versailles in a sheer nightie and the pop star who stomps onstage in knee-high combat boots feels completely authentic and intentional.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, CNN Money, 25 June 2026
  • This prancing herd of wild mustangs can be spotted from the river, on a kayak or inner tube.
    — Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Definition of prance

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“Stalk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalk. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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