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noun

Definition of huntnext
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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verb

ˈhənt How to pronounce hunt (audio)
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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2
as in to pursue
to go in search of I spent all afternoon hunting a job for the summer

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3
as in to search
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery a bag lady hunts the neighborhood for returnable bottles

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Recent Examples of hunt
Noun
Projectile points embedded in mammoth bones show that Upper Palaeolithic (about 50,000 to 12,000 years ago) hunter-gatherers did sometimes directly hunt mammoths. — Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 30 July 2026 With the 2024 election firmly in the rearview, the feverish hunt to weaponize the manosphere for political gain has largely subsided—what more could be wrung from the Tates at this stage? — Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026
Verb
From the wilderness beauty to the diverse cuisine to the chance to hunt Sasquatch down once and for all, the country has something for everyone. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 30 July 2026 When Flaco started hunting his own food, it was met with joy. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hunt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunt
  1. search
  2. chase
  3. pursue
  4. explore
  5. stalk
  6. seek
Noun
  • With the retirement of Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves, the search for the next leader of the department has already begun.
    — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026
  • The site also reported that, despite Flock’s not sharing data with agencies like ICE, police officers have been performing searches to aid in immigration sweeps.
    — T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of search
Verb
  • Griffin Conine and Heriberto Hernandez worked walks to open the frame before Marsee chased Senga with a two-run double to right.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than chasing polished luxury or fleeting travel trends, the inn leans into the village of Woods Hole’s creative, scientific, and maritime character.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
Definition of chase
Verb
  • The Targaryen prince does not order his own dragon to pursue.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Garrett’s influence could be magnified if Donald, a three-time defensive player of the year, ends a two-year retirement to pursue another Super Bowl ring.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of pursue
Verb
  • Brownsville and other nearby unincorporated communities in Miami-Dade County are now exploring becoming a city – something Kilpatrick said is necessary now more than ever as neighborhoods are under the threat of gentrification.
    — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • That disconnect is what leadership researcher and consultant Cory Scheer explores in his book Closing the Trust Gap.
    — Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
Definition of explore
Verb
  • In the state of Georgia alone, 17 officers have been caught using Flock in order to stalk and harass people.
    — Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 30 July 2026
  • According to a report by 404 Media, there have been more than a dozen cases of police officers accused of or arrested for using Flock to harass and stalk people, including ex-partners.
    — T.M. Brown, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of stalk
Verb
  • The Willow Springs initiative seeks to establish Goodwood as a reliable, annual car event in Southern California, fostering a similar blend of old-world charm and modern passion.
    — Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The development team also sought to address concerns about traffic at the intersection of Linder Road and South Trout Road.
    — Noah Daly August 1, Idaho Statesman, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of seek

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“Hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunt. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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