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
Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Beyond the sheer thrill of bargain hunting, Champagne believes a deeper transaction takes place at the estate sales.
—Zoey Goto, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Christopher Tsoulos — who had never touched a gun before, not even while on hunting trips with his brother — committed suicide on his front porch step.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Saturday mornings are made for estate sale hunting.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026
Beyond the sheer thrill of bargain hunting, Champagne believes a deeper transaction takes place at the estate sales.
—Zoey Goto, Vogue, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
However, a study published today in the journal Science provides evidence that ravens may be remembering hunting hotspots and scavenging for food, rather than chasing wolves.
—Nidhi Sharma, Popular Science, 12 Mar. 2026
Christopher Tsoulos — who had never touched a gun before, not even while on hunting trips with his brother — committed suicide on his front porch step.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunting
Noun
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Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has pleaded no contest to a pair of misdemeanor charges as part of a plea agreement that drops the original stalking charges.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Despite not being tried on murder charges, Mangione still faces two federal stalking charges.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That name is so common in England that searching for it would leave sleuths acting on a tip chasing endless possibilities.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Podziemski’s outlet was long and sent Richard chasing after it on the sidelines.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Another lawsuit has challenged whether the legislature had the authority to begin pursuing the redistricting plan prior to the vote on the amendment.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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Before Castro began preventing citizens from leaving the country, Cuba’s then-thriving professional leagues had already turned amateur, forcing top players such as Perez and Cárdenas to decide between pursuing their MLB careers or living a rewardless life as stars in Cuba.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That name is so common in England that searching for it would leave sleuths acting on a tip chasing endless possibilities.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Others are searching for cult favorite revival bags, statement ready-to-wear in line with the spring collections, or occasion attire for the season’s upcoming events.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And a pioneer in regard to motion capture or performance capture.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2026
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New sail technology powers ship’s massive masts The Orient Express Corinthian relies on an advanced sail system designed to maximize maneuverability and wind capture.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fiefa, a freshman representative, is seeking to make the jump to Utah’s upper chamber in 2026.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026
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Our ideal client is well traveled and seeking more authentic experiences and off the radar destinations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And, as volatility persists across parts of the broader market and other economic concerns linger, many retirement savers are exploring assets that historically hold value during periods of uncertainty.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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The breathable mesh upper moves with your feet, and gives the perfect stretch needed to accommodate everything from exploring a new city to sprinting between airport gates.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Hunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunting. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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