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
Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Each tooth is as exciting as an adult Easter egg type hunt can be.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Editors who prioritize style are already hunting drafts for the type of muddy turns of phrase and mixed metaphors that LLMs are known to deploy.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 3 June 2026
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Noun
Three men in Hawaii were killed within 48 hours, leaving devastated families in mourning and a terrified community on edge as police hunt for the suspect.
—Amanda Musa, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
Each tooth is as exciting as an adult Easter egg type hunt can be.
—Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2026
Verb
Some oppose hunting apex predators on ethical grounds, regardless of whether populations are considered healthy and sustainably managed.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
Editors who prioritize style are already hunting drafts for the type of muddy turns of phrase and mixed metaphors that LLMs are known to deploy.
—Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 3 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunt
Noun
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Instead, the country will seek compensation for services carried out alongside Oman, including navigation assistance, search and rescue, security and safety services, and environmental cleanup services in the event of pollution, the official said.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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The new feature comes amid consternation from website operators and creators that Google’s AI summaries have eroded the volume of referral traffic coming from the search portal.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
4 June 2026
Verb
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Another solo blast tied it at three apiece in the seventh when Hokies infielder Ethan Gibson covered the deepest part of the park and chased Bruins’ starter Michael Barnett after six-plus innings.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
31 May 2026
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For now, Hughes is chasing another championship.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
30 May 2026
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From Idaho legislators to federal lawmakers So far failing to hit pay dirt with legislation in Idaho, Gleason and his family have shifted to pursuing a federal law with similar aims.—
Kevin Fixler
June 4,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
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During Blanche’s first nomination hearing to be deputy attorney general, Tillis specifically asked Blanche to promise not to pursue any politically motivated prosecutions.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Rent bikes to explore the 22-mile Strand paved biking and running path, or visit nearby Venice Beach for people watching and Manhattan Beach for volleyball and a free aquarium.—
Dave Parfitt,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Pair them with sneakers and a tank for daytime exploring or dress them up slightly with sandals and jewelry.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
30 May 2026
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The restraining order also covers Carpenter’s workplace and vehicle and says Applegate may not harass, intimidate, threaten, contact or stalk her.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
2 June 2026
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Delaney Evans, who drove a CATS bus for 10 years, said she has been spit on, threatened, cursed at, stalked.—
Caitlin McGlade,
Charlotte Observer,
2 June 2026
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Instead, the country will seek compensation for services carried out alongside Oman, including navigation assistance, search and rescue, security and safety services, and environmental cleanup services in the event of pollution, the official said.—
Frederik Pleitgen,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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Trump also did not seek approval from Congress to begin construction on the ballroom, a fact which is being contested in courts.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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“Hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunt. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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