1
as in chasing
to seek out (game) for food or sport
Native Americans of the plains hunted buffalo for food, clothing, and shelter
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2
as in pursuing
to go in search of
I spent all afternoon hunting a job for the summer
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3
as in searching
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery
a bag lady hunts the neighborhood for returnable bottles
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Recent Examples of hunting
Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Friends defended Dosio’s hunting record, saying all of his trips were legal and tied to conservation efforts.
—Ryan Brennan
april 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
It was found sometime in the 3rd quarter downtown hunting pigeons.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Noun
The law allows aerial hunting of aoudad from helicopters on private land.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Friends defended Dosio’s hunting record, saying all of his trips were legal and tied to conservation efforts.
—Ryan Brennan
april 28, Sacbee.com, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Seals have made the postseason in all six seasons as a franchise and are hunting for their first championship.
—Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2026
It was found sometime in the 3rd quarter downtown hunting pigeons.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunting
Noun
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Moore was placed on 18 months' probation on two charges as part of a plea agreement that drops the original stalking charges.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Clear warning signs for domestic violence homicides Four of the most dangerous warning signs that a woman is at risk of being murdered by an intimate partner are firearm access, separation, prior nonfatal strangulation and stalking.—
Kathryn Spearman,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bain excels in a few other areas that happen to be vital for those chasing QBs for a living.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Producer Lindsay Doran has pretty much been chasing it ever since and finally got the film version made.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Now prosecutors pursuing the threats case face their own challenge of proving that Comey intended to communicate a true threat or at least recklessly discounted the possibility that the statement could be understood as a threat.—
Eric Tucker,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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America should be pursuing policies that ease the burden on US manufacturers to become the dominant force in this race, not increase it.—
Alex Durante,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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By my count, that would leave the Rangers searching for three forwards and two defensemen, plus a new backup goalie.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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That's because people like the Warneskys, who are seeking to rebuild in disaster-prone regions, are searching for greater peace of mind.—
Vanessa Romo,
NPR,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Its capture marked a significant symbolic victory for the junta and its Russian allies.—
Wilson Mcmakin,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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Now, is that the same as a soldier betting on the capture of a vicious dictator?—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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It's all led to more Latinos seeking office to defend their communities and give voice to those who may be afraid to speak out in the current political climate.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sheehy is seeking unanimous consent for legislation that would provide express approval for the construction of the ballroom.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In the meantime, sliding on a pair of fins and exploring under the water's surface is a worthwhile way to temporarily escape your daily stresses, get away from doom scrolling and connect with the beauty of nature.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Orbitworks is exploring funding options for its $1 billion satellite launch plan, which could include support from Abu Dhabi and French government entities.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunting. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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