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
George Ramsay, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
Many other businesses are trying to hold firm, too, as consumers grow more pessimistic and hunt harder for bargains.
—Kayla Steinberg, NBC news, 26 May 2025
Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Between 3 million and 20 million years ago, the largest predatory fish ever known hunted in Earth’s oceans.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
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Noun
But Świątek rallied in the second part of the match, edging out Rybakina in a tight deciding set to continue her hunt for a sixth grand slam title and fifth at the French Open.
—George Ramsay, CNN Money, 2 June 2025
Many other businesses are trying to hold firm, too, as consumers grow more pessimistic and hunt harder for bargains.
—Kayla Steinberg, NBC news, 26 May 2025
Verb
But Swift had his own issues, one of which was a tendency to hunt the big play when there was none to be found.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 3 June 2025
Between 3 million and 20 million years ago, the largest predatory fish ever known hunted in Earth’s oceans.
—Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunt
Noun
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The search for a permanent replacement is ongoing, and the district aims to pick a candidate later this fall.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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The most recent search at SCSU was not the first in which Smith was a competitor.—
Kevin Rennie,
Hartford Courant,
14 June 2025
Verb
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But one of his greatest spiritual teachers was a companion who liked to chase ducks and steal Taylor’s underwear — and whose most prestigious award was being honored by a local newspaper as its Pet of the Week.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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In some tourist regions, emus have been known to chase people for food or become overly familiar – leading to head-butts, pecking or the occasional knockdown.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Verb
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And, to be clear, there are some people who use protests like the ones against Trump’s immigration raids as a cover and excuse to pursue an extraneous agenda of violence and anarchy.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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The cases remain in the initial stages of investigation, with no certainty that any criminal charges will be pursued.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Yes Docter shared that the new film will explore the challenges faced by the toys in a digital-first world.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2025
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Kids can splash in the gentle surf, explore interactive splash pads, or climb and play at the colorful beachfront playground, all just steps from the sand.—
Rita Wells,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2025
Verb
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Asking Eric: Hoarder’s friend wants to help but doesn’t want to risk causing shame Taylor Swift granted restraining order against Colorado man accused of stalking Real Estate The housing market was supposed to recover this year.—
Denver Post,
Denver Post,
13 June 2025
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Under the conditions of his plea agreement, negotiated by deputy prosecutor Claire Maddox and defense attorney Bill James, a second count of internet child stalking was dropped.—
John Lynch,
Arkansas Online,
11 June 2025
Verb
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But your brain might still seek patterns to overcome.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until this storm passes.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 June 2025
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“Hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunt. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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