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
  • Reynolds sees the same versatility play out across a single day, from denim and sneakers in the morning to a black cocktail dress by evening, the necklace adjusting its register without ever losing its polish.
    — Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Beloved by younger fans who remember the sneaker’s original 2013 release, the style is sometimes ridiculed by purists, but that doesn’t make its inclusion any less valid.
    — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of sneaker
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  • The familiar stars of the constellation Orion will glow nearby, offering a sneak peak at the constellations that reign during the long winter nights.
    — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • After fans got a special sneak peak at the Season 4 premiere, Goldsman said that Season 4 features episodes that play across a number of genres (similar to how the show pulled off that musical episode in Season 2).
    — Joe Otterson, Variety, 22 July 2026
Definition of sneak
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  • 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
  • Rabies is spread by the bite or scratch of an infected animal, such as a groundhog, cat, fox, raccoon, skunk or bat.
    — Bryan Lynn, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Alternative Methods to Keep Skunks Away There are a few methods to try for deterring skunks.
    — The Spruce, The Spruce, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of skunk
Noun
  • Like…one part princess…one part stripper…one part Russian spy.
    — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Swashbuckling adventures and war epics proliferated in the ’30s and ’40s, while things took a turn toward spies, cops, assassins, and sci-fi in later generations.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of spy

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“Stalker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/stalker. Accessed 19 Aug. 2026.

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