stalker

noun

Definition of stalkernext
as in skulker

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Recent Examples of stalker In layman’s terms a sasaeng equates to a stalker. — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 23 June 2026 In this sequence, human Lestat is a popular stage actor in Paris, and Magnus is a Perfect Blue-style greasy-haired stalker at the stage door. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 22 June 2026 Happily, Bonnie, for her part, doesn’t fall prey to an e-stalker, though she is subjected to some sneering group-chat abuse, which teaches her an important lesson about bullying, peer pressure, and the instability of online-only friendships. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 19 June 2026 Kristil Krug went to the police in early November with her stalker log. — Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for stalker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for stalker
  1. sneaker
  2. sneak
  3. lurker
  4. weasel
  5. skunk
  6. spy
Noun
  • The retailer’s massive shoe collection has tons of trip-ready styles, including water-resistant mules, best-selling sneakers, and flats designed for on-the-go wear.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Luckily, there are plenty of options to be found, including designer styles from Dries Van Noten, Proenza Schouler, and Celine, whose vibrant red sneakers that first appeared on the runway have now become permanent fixtures in their collections.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of sneaker
Noun
  • In a sneak peak shared exclusively with USA TODAY, the seminal robot roasts Angela Murray and Drew Campbell.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Remy Jarman carries it up the gut on the QB sneak at the goal line for the Lake Mary touchdown.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of sneak
Noun
  • There are leaders, lurkers, peacekeepers, instigators, and the person who only surfaces to drop an occasional thumbs-up.
    — Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 May 2026
  • Write for the lurkers, never the likers Most founders judge their content by likes and comments.
    — Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 May 2026
Definition of lurker
Noun
  • Wolverines — the sturdy animals in the images the national forest shared online — are the largest members of the mustelid family, which includes species of badgers, otters and weasels.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 5 June 2026
  • Normally, during the warmer months, timber rattlesnakes feed on weasels and small rodents.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of weasel
Noun
  • However, during this process, the skunk was able to bite the goats.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The baby goats were too young for vaccination and were bitten by a skunk that was found in their separate pen, the petting zoo said.
    — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of skunk
Noun
  • Yet the Department of Military Counterintelligence—formally responsible for detecting foreign spies within the armed forces—has also been involved in many cases, reflecting the growing dependence of Russian industries on military contracts.
    — Andrei Soldatov, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Bourne Identity Teens who enjoy action movies and spy capers will be all about the first film in the Bourne movie series, which came out in 2002.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of spy

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“Stalker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalker. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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