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prowling

VERB

move stealthily

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lurk roam scavenge skulk slink stroll tramp

STRONG

cruise hunt patrol range rove snake sneak stalk steal

WEAK

nose around

Antonyms

STRONG

ignore neglect

WEAK

rush

Example Sentences

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Branch, widely projected to go in the second round of the NFL draft later this week, faces misdemeanor charges of obstructing public sidewalks, prowling and obstructing a law enforcement officer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Mick Cronin just seems to be angry all the time prowling the sidelines.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

As America entered World War II, New York City was threatened by prowling U-boats off the coast and Nazi spies lodged in Manhattan hotels.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

He’s been in the U.S. barely 24 hours since landing from a workout-filled vacation on the Croatian island of Krk, and he’s not jet-lagged, puffy or prowling for a Cinnabon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 16, 2025

Slowly he inched forward around the flames, his head hung low as if prowling.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen