1
as in chased
to seek out (game) for food or sport
Native Americans of the plains hunted buffalo for food, clothing, and shelter
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in pursued
to go in search of
I spent all afternoon hunting a job for the summer
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in searched
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery
a bag lady hunts the neighborhood for returnable bottles
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of hunted
The tribes needed their wild game back, but how people hunted that game had to change first.
—
Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
Bison were once plentiful in Illinois but were hunted close to extinction in the 19th century.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
In a post-apocalyptic Africa where people with supernatural abilities are hunted, a hardened ex-soldier must traverse through the dangerous remnants of civilization to deliver her gifted sister to sanctuary.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
In a sneak peek of the final episode shared with Variety, Nelson finally gets a proof-of-life from his ex-wife Marsha (Christine Adams), who is being hunted in the woods by accomplices of the same shadowy figures that have railroaded Nelson into hijacking the train.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Leeds went man-for-man across the City half and hunted for errors.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Before the advent of the Endangered Species Act in 1976, the wolves were nearly hunted to extinction.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Indigenous influence on landscapes Many wilderness areas have long histories as homelands where Indigenous peoples lived, hunted and gathered.
—Clare E. Boerigter, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2026
Teams have always hunted Jokic and Murray defensively.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
Bison were once plentiful in Illinois but were hunted close to extinction in the 19th century.
—Doug George, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026
In a post-apocalyptic Africa where people with supernatural abilities are hunted, a hardened ex-soldier must traverse through the dangerous remnants of civilization to deliver her gifted sister to sanctuary.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
In a sneak peek of the final episode shared with Variety, Nelson finally gets a proof-of-life from his ex-wife Marsha (Christine Adams), who is being hunted in the woods by accomplices of the same shadowy figures that have railroaded Nelson into hijacking the train.
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 2 Mar. 2026
Leeds went man-for-man across the City half and hunted for errors.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Before the advent of the Endangered Species Act in 1976, the wolves were nearly hunted to extinction.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 26 Feb. 2026
Indigenous influence on landscapes Many wilderness areas have long histories as homelands where Indigenous peoples lived, hunted and gathered.
—Clare E. Boerigter, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2026
Teams have always hunted Jokic and Murray defensively.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 23 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunted
Verb
-
The closing sequence, where Scarpetta is chased through her home by the murderer, was filmed on the final day of shooting.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
-
Kathie Lee Gifford never chased fame.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Sampair concurred, noting everyone on this Mahtomedi team pursued a championship with total disregard for individual accolades.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
-
The Politico founder and NOTUS editor-in-chief Tim Grieve have aggressively privately pursued many of the top remaining names at the Post, hoping to peel off a significant number of top journalists to help the publication become an immediate player in DC.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Engineers have long searched for efficient electric alternatives that can survive the harsh conditions inside industrial systems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
-
The Sacramento Bee searched through Google Flights to find the most affordable one-way plane trip options for local travelers during March.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
The law is named for Marsy Ann Nicholas, a 21-year-old college senior in California who was stalked and killed by her ex-boyfriend.—
Gabriel Velasquez Neira,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2026
-
The group is preyed upon by not only the harsh terrain, beset by hunger and desperation, but are also stalked by something older and far more merciless than the desert itself.—
Thinus Ferreira,
Variety,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
In addition to sports equipment, reversible jerseys used in basketball and soccer are being sought.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
-
The occasion marks the demise of the wicked Persian vizier Haman, who sought, some 2,500 years ago, to exterminate Jews throughout the vast Persian Empire.—
Michael M. Rosen,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
Sinclair had ousted the company’s long-time leader, Ken Solomon, and explored selling the company.—
Lucas Shaw,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
-
The 40th District is one of several pivotal matchups across both parties involving two incumbents, a result of the redistricting war that engulfed Texas and California and is being explored in a handful of other states.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Hunted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunted. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
