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
Katie Parla, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Siegfried is too busy taking Jimmy on a hunt for fox droppings.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
McMann hunted, but never cheated, for offence.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Noun
The place was used for wild beast hunts, public executions, and gladiator fights for several hundred years, then became a condo of sorts as medieval Romans made their homes in the hulking ruins.
—Katie Parla, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Siegfried is too busy taking Jimmy on a hunt for fox droppings.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
That’s how coyote hunting on the big lake goes.
—David Zeug, Outdoor Life, 4 Feb. 2026
McMann hunted, but never cheated, for offence.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunt
Noun
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The network previously confirmed that Guthrie would be exiting its Olympics coverage amid the search for her mother.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
6 Feb. 2026
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Five days into the desperate search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, authorities have not identified any suspects or persons of interest, said Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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And while a few are chasing specific bucket-list goals, many simply want to go somewhere enjoyable, do something engaging, and stay healthy.—
Kathy Boardman,
USA Today,
7 Feb. 2026
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The new owner is Gary (Justin Kirk), who chases off anyone who comes around.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Alouette and her comrades pursue a different life but do not seek it for everyone, which feels right not just for their era but for their experience of trauma.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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In an interview after the hearing, Watts, a Democrat who chairs the committee, told Fortune that the Committee would look into options to pursue an independent audit and understand what happened to the altered record.—
Jessica Mathews,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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In this drama series, two friends recently divorced and widowed explore their new single lives with teenage children while questioning the possibility of a romantic future.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Lakers have an open roster spot and are actively exploring the buyout market to potentially strengthen their roster.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Angela stalks the flatlands of Odessa in designer heels and diamond chokers.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Falco knew about its lore, how a panther once stalked the community for months.—
Stephen M. Deusner,
Pitchfork,
8 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bass and her campaign team have sought to highlight a list of accomplishments, including a steady decrease in homicides, a drop in street homelessness and her efforts to accelerate the construction of affordable housing.—
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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The president has spent the past several months seeking to spotlight his efforts to lower drug prices for Americans.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunt. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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