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
Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Miami police officers are on the hunt for a gunman who shot a man Wednesday evening.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
And another hunting party was there — two men from Arkansas, who had flown in by charter service.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
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Noun
This could be one of the day’s better races, with Morales’ teammate Jack Burnett and Oaks Christian’s Vin Krueger also in the hunt.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 14 May 2026
Miami police officers are on the hunt for a gunman who shot a man Wednesday evening.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Verb
The lion skin is that of a lion hunted and killed by Ernest Hemingway.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 14 May 2026
And another hunting party was there — two men from Arkansas, who had flown in by charter service.
—Ben East, Outdoor Life, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunt
Noun
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Her advice is to start with a conversation, not a Google search.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Alex is fully cooperating with SLED in their investigations into his shooting, opioid use and the search to find the person or people responsible for the murder of his wife and son.—
Marlene Lenthang,
ABC News,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Andrew Benintendi’s leadoff, solo blast in the sixth that chased Taillon was another fastball on the outer edge of the zone.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2026
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Ocelli was chasing history, too.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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The drone logistics sector has largely pursued faster, heavier aircraft capable of carrying large deliveries over long distances.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
14 May 2026
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The duo originally conceived the company while studying at Cornell University, ultimately choosing to leave their studies to pursue that mission.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Cars are banned, so visitors get around on foot or by golf cart; however, the island is arguably best explored by boat.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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And with more than 20 miles of trails on the property to explore, the natural surroundings here cannot help but enhance members’ mental and physical well-being.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The News has reached out to Bath Village Police for additional information regarding the events preceding the arrest and who Comstock is accused of stalking.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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Both depict the story of an attorney and family being stalked by a violent psychopath.—
Maira Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The opener will be Vrabel’s first game since the reigning AP Coach of the Year missed Day 3 of the NFL draft to seek counseling following the publication of photos of him and longtime football reporter Dianna Russini at an Arizona resort.—
Rob Maaddi,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The changes that the mayor is seeking will still set this housing apart for those who need it most, but not let bureaucracy itself drive them away.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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“Hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunt. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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