as in search
an act or process of looking carefully or thoroughly for someone or something
soon the whole family was involved in the hunt for Mom's car keys
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1
as in to chase
to seek out (game) for food or sport
Native Americans of the plains hunted buffalo for food, clothing, and shelter
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as in to pursue
to go in search of
I spent all afternoon hunting a job for the summer
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Recent Examples of hunt
Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2025
On the other hand, his track record and flashes of promise this year have intrigued clubs in the playoff hunt seeking a frontline starter.
—Kaitlyn Pohly, Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 19 July 2025
The most hardcore of Swifties are known for hunting for Easter eggs and references hidden in the singer's social media and artistic output.
—Kristin Vartan, EW.com, 18 July 2025
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Noun
Develop the mental toughness required for a DIY elk hunt.
—Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2025
On the other hand, his track record and flashes of promise this year have intrigued clubs in the playoff hunt seeking a frontline starter.
—Kaitlyn Pohly, Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
Verb
Advice for beginner fossil hunters Mercuri advises anyone who wants to start hunting for shark teeth and fossils to begin by joining a Facebook group for fossil hunters.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 19 July 2025
The most hardcore of Swifties are known for hunting for Easter eggs and references hidden in the singer's social media and artistic output.
—Kristin Vartan, EW.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunt
Noun
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The king's ransom paid Apple for Google search priority has been called into question due to the government's antitrust case against Alphabet .—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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This widened the search area and led to her discovery.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The song is a tribute to musical nomads who chase the impulses of a song around the globe.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
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An ax-wielding stranger initially mistaken for a delivery driver chased a woman into her home, then led deputies on a 13-mile chase, a California sheriff’s office reported.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
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Tom Caruso grew up making wine on the sidewalk with his grandfather in South Philly, before leaving the city to pursue winemaking in New York and Sonoma.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Immigration officials said Alanis was not being pursued by federal agents at the time of the incident.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
14 July 2025
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Constructed in the form of a triptych, the movie tells three stories exploring relationships between adult children, their somewhat distant parent (or parents), and each other.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
31 July 2025
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Stargazers hoping to explore the phases of Venus and the night sky for themselves should read our roundup of the best telescopes for amateur astronomy in 2025.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
31 July 2025
Verb
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Transnational repression may take various forms, including, but not limited to, stalking, online disinformation campaigns, harassment, intimidation or threats, threatening or detaining family members or friends in the country of origin, abusive legal practices, cyberhacking, among others.—
Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Ever since coming to South Lake High in 2022, Brad Lord has been stalking Isaiah Pina.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Health care leaders say consumers should use hospital ratings as just one tool when considering where to seek care.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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Exceptional leaders understand the far-reaching impact of top performers and seek to meet their needs.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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“Hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunt. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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