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
Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
And in 2017, the title poem of my collection, Crossing the Border, satirized vigilante border patrols that hunt immigrants like animals.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Tim Kelly, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
Ulloa was among dozens of men that day who boarded their small glass-fiber boats in groups of three, armed with nets and lines to hunt for tuna, snapper and groupers to bring back and sell in Caracas.
—Andrew Raine, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
My boys hunt, my husband hunts, my father-in-law, etc.
—Chicago Tribune, 3 Sep. 2025
And in 2017, the title poem of my collection, Crossing the Border, satirized vigilante border patrols that hunt immigrants like animals.
—Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
This would be my first crack at hunting native North American sheep.
—Tim Kelly, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
Ulloa was among dozens of men that day who boarded their small glass-fiber boats in groups of three, armed with nets and lines to hunt for tuna, snapper and groupers to bring back and sell in Caracas.
—Andrew Raine, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunt
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Authorities are giving an update on the search for Charlie Kirk’s assassin after detaining a suspect.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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The search for Kirk’s assassin entered its third day Friday, with officials releasing new still photos of the person of interest, along with video of the person fleeing the scene after the shooting.—
Filip Timotija,
The Hill,
12 Sep. 2025
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These calls -- known as swatting -- panicked at least a dozen schools as police rush to campuses, chasing phantom threats with many of them being racially motivated and targeting historically Black colleges and universities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Sep. 2025
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To be sure, more mutual fund companies are going to be chasing those assets on the precipice of a huge decision from the Securities and Exchange Commission which could allow every asset management company to offer an ETF share class of their funds.—
Eric Rosenbaum,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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But Stander and other preservationists are pursuing other avenues and got a boost last month.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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The jury saw extensive emails between Donna and Wendi that showed how Donna pushed Wendi to pursue relocation to South Florida at any cost, including offering her ex-husband $1 million and taunting him with the possibility of converting their kids from Judaism to Catholicism.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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Multigenerational travel can be one of the most rewarding ways to explore the world, offering opportunities for grandparents, parents, and children to share experiences and create lasting memories together.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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After losing generational slugger Juan Soto to a record-setting free agent offer from the New York Mets last year, the New York Yankees may be desperate to prevent another power-hitting outfielder from exploring the open market after a single season with the franchise.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Corr was charged with two counts of stalking in relation to victims in Pike County, and his bond was set at $11,000, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Joe, glowering, stalks off through the crowd, clambers into his vehicle, and drives off.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Many had anticipated Sand would seek the governorship, launching his bid for the seat almost exactly one month after Reynolds announced her retirement.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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Emilia Pérez Jacques Audiard's Emilia Pérez follows the titular Mexican cartel leader (Karla Sofía Gascón), who seeks a fresh start — and a new identity as a woman — with the help of a lawyer (Zoe Saldaña, in her Oscar-winning role).—
Jacqueline Weiss,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunt. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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