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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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
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The Chatrie case involves the hunt for a suspect in an armed bank robbery in busy Midlothian, Virginia, in May 2019, and how police settled on a man named Okello Chatrie as the perpetrator.
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Anne Toomey McKenna,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Both countries are also hunting for ways to reduce dependencies on China.
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J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
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Noun
Roberts makes history with 1,000th win Besides improving the Dodgers’ MLB-best record to 56-30 and pushing the 40-46 A’s farther out of the postseason hunt, Tuesday’s game had historic implications for Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
The Chatrie case involves the hunt for a suspect in an armed bank robbery in busy Midlothian, Virginia, in May 2019, and how police settled on a man named Okello Chatrie as the perpetrator.
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Anne Toomey McKenna,
The Conversation,
30 June 2026
Verb
Any python-nabbing excursion requires adequate prep work to ensure everyone stays safe—and actually hunts the proper animals.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 July 2026
Both countries are also hunting for ways to reduce dependencies on China.
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J.d. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
2 July 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunt
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Williams was hired last February after the city conducted a national search to replace Chavarria.
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The other ice cream brands with the highest search interest after Halo Top were Cold Stone Creamery, Breyers, Talenti and Häagen Dazs, according to the Innerbody Research report.
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Zach Neto added a two-out RBI single moments later to chase Bennett.
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Chestnut, a 17-time champion, is chasing another Mustard Belt after reclaiming the men’s title in 2025.
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During the congressional hearing, Ranyan testified that the agency’s assistant secretary for security met with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department earlier in the year to pursue a contract for 24-hour patrol.
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Giving ourselves permission to pursue things that are not obviously useful or productive is critical.
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Many works around the country explored new electronic music technology.
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There's a full rainbow of primal prints to explore, like this flowing calf-print caftan from Moroccan designer Fadila El Gadi.
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Outrage continues to grow after a drone was reported stalking a terrified wild mustang on North Carolina’s northern Outer Banks.
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Mangione, who is facing two counts of stalking in the killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson, remained shackled at both his hands and feet while building engineers worked to free him from the elevator.
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Mamdani sought to paint a picture of division in the country as a tool of the rich and powerful.
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But Dickinson also sought peace with Britain well after the first shots were fired at Lexington and Concord.
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“Hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunt. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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