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
Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2025
On the other hand, his track record and flashes of promise this year have intrigued clubs in the playoff hunt seeking a frontline starter.
—Kaitlyn Pohly, Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 19 July 2025
The most hardcore of Swifties are known for hunting for Easter eggs and references hidden in the singer's social media and artistic output.
—Kristin Vartan, EW.com, 18 July 2025
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Noun
Develop the mental toughness required for a DIY elk hunt.
—Jace Bauserman, Outdoor Life, 16 July 2025
On the other hand, his track record and flashes of promise this year have intrigued clubs in the playoff hunt seeking a frontline starter.
—Kaitlyn Pohly, Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
Verb
Advice for beginner fossil hunters Mercuri advises anyone who wants to start hunting for shark teeth and fossils to begin by joining a Facebook group for fossil hunters.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 19 July 2025
The most hardcore of Swifties are known for hunting for Easter eggs and references hidden in the singer's social media and artistic output.
—Kristin Vartan, EW.com, 18 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunt
Noun
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Police also found luxury goods and clothing, not limited to jewelry, high-end handbags and sports memorabilia, in their search of storage units owned by Nezhinskiy in New Jersey.—
Zach Powell,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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The revised count provides significant relief to families and communities while allowing search and rescue operations to focus resources more effectively on the remaining three missing persons.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
Verb
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The song is a tribute to musical nomads who chase the impulses of a song around the globe.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
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An ax-wielding stranger initially mistaken for a delivery driver chased a woman into her home, then led deputies on a 13-mile chase, a California sheriff’s office reported.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Tom Caruso grew up making wine on the sidewalk with his grandfather in South Philly, before leaving the city to pursue winemaking in New York and Sonoma.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Immigration officials said Alanis was not being pursued by federal agents at the time of the incident.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Offering a captivating invitation to explore the world one glass at a time.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Adventurous divers will enjoy exploring the HTMS Chang wreck, Thailand’s most famous and largest shipwreck dive site.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
19 July 2025
Verb
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There is the possibility a disease is affecting the flower stalks and young fruits.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 July 2025
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Other highlights of the museum include Ouija boards, Voodoo dolls, objects used in satanic rituals, a coffin that a 17-year-old boy allegedly slept in before stalking women at night and artifacts from a plane that crashed into the Florida Everglades, according to Courant archives.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Exceptional leaders understand the far-reaching impact of top performers and seek to meet their needs.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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Health care leaders say consumers should use hospital ratings as just one tool when considering where to seek care.—
Lisa Schencker,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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“Hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunt. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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