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
EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Sunday, April 20 Easter egg hunt: Families can have a fun and festive Easter with an egg hunt and photos with the Easter bunny at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 20 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
The weekend before his death, the teens went hunting with their father.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
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Noun
On Tuesday, the network announced that Robert Irwin, the son of beloved Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin, will join the hunt for the Mirrorball Trophy.
—EW.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Sunday, April 20 Easter egg hunt: Families can have a fun and festive Easter with an egg hunt and photos with the Easter bunny at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 20 at the Poway Library, 13137 Poway Road.
—Pomerado News, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
Bone collectors will target and kill weakened or slow-moving insects, even hunting and cannibalizing their own kind.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 24 Apr. 2025
The weekend before his death, the teens went hunting with their father.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunt
Noun
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Cue a frantic search of the local hospitals that only ended several hours later at Pinderfields in Wakefield.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
9 May 2025
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Police in Florida are asking the public for information amid the ongoing search for a missing 15-year-old girl.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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The manager has now taken him off with his team chasing a goal in six games this season.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Unlike many fashion brands that chase seasonal trends, Freja New York releases individual styles for each season, perfecting them through customer feedback.—
Angela Lei,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The New York Times, have pursued legal action over unauthorized use of their content.[^4] For most businesses, especially small and mid-sized companies, appearing in AI answers represents valuable free exposure and brand recognition.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Gene Hackman pursued anonymity and a private artist life in Santa Fe.—
Caren Bohan,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Examples of pitches invited for the fund include stories that explore how environmental changes are reshaping borders, communities, and futures, or stories that connect geopolitical conflict, resource extraction, and human movement.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 May 2025
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Brazilian representatives will be available at the Palais des Festivals for anyone eager to explore new collaborations.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
8 May 2025
Verb
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The indictment also included a new charge of stalking.—
Charisma Madarang,
Rolling Stone,
2 May 2025
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The deeper themes about race and history and culture, as well as the sheer terror and excitement, all feed audiences craving to confront our demons and fears, but in a safe imaginary setting – all the more important when those fears increasingly stalk the daytime for so many people.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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According to authorities, the group sought to radicalize and recruit teens to carry out attacks using Molotov cocktails and improvised explosives.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
4 May 2025
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Today’s digital nomads are seeking remote work destinations that offer reliable Wi-Fi, inspiring workspaces, and even enriching learning environments for their children.—
Cassidy Randall,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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“Hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunt. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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