prowl
verb (used without object)
to rove or go about stealthily, as in search of prey, something to steal, etc.
prowling
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present participleof prowl.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared on the night of January 31-February 1, with recovered security camera footage showing a masked and gloved person prowling outside her home in the outskirts of Tucson, Arizona.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
Elaine Forbes, 53, was charged Tuesday with one count of prowling on private property, two counts of lodging without an owner’s consent and one count of petty theft, according to Marin County Superior Court records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Analysts say the products underpinning identity security will need to adapt as the number of bots and agents prowling networks surges in the next few years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
This year, one of Ireland's most haunting creations has been prowling the streets as the sinister she wolf is brought to life for the festival.
From BBC ● Oct. 31, 2025
When news spread through the hills that a mad animal was prowling, windows and doors were locked.
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
