stalked

verb

Definition of stalkednext
past tense of stalk
1
as in chased
to seek out (game) for food or sport lions stalking gazelles on the plains

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

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Recent Examples of stalked Certainly, indecision has stalked the club under the Glazers and even those with expectations of glory anticipate that the ride will not be smooth. — Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024 Most of the time, the squirrels seized an opportunity to chase a vole across a short distance in an open area, while a few stalked and quietly ambushed their prey. — Michael Irving, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024 During a terrible winter storm, a family (led by Adam Scott and Toni Collette) is stalked by the beast and his evil elves. — Huntley Woods, EW.com, 19 Dec. 2024

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“Stalked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalked. Accessed 26 Mar. 2025.

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