HUNTED Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

hunted

verb

past tense of hunt

as in chased

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 pursued

to go in search of I spent all afternoon hunting a job for the summer

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as in searched

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 hunted Police hunted tirelessly for the mastermind behind the killings, but the case has remained unsolved for more than 40 years. — Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026 The hacker essentially launched a massive internet scan that hunted for a way into the company’s network. — J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026 Both deer and turkeys can be hunted on Sundays on private land only. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026 The truth is, many more elk are hunted after the rut has ended, when bugling attempts are futile. — Jim Zumbo, Outdoor Life, 10 Sep. 2026 Roughly 60,000 animal bone fragments were also recovered from the cave, which indicate these Denisovans mainly hunted deer and wild bovids, including water buffalo and gaur. — Tom Metcalfe, Scientific American, 9 Sep. 2026 Throughout the six episodes, Moriarty also reveals that friends and family had been told the couple was being hunted due to Nick’s previous classified military work. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026 Comparing that baseline to each of the Friday the 13ths and full Moon events, holiday periods such as Halloween, Christmas, and Valentine’s Day, and monthly and seasonal effects, the researchers hunted for any significant variations. — Mike McRae 08, New Atlas, 8 Sep. 2026 Her mother, Louise, never hunted herself, despite being married to one of the most famous hunters in the world. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026

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Chandler was chased after four innings while allowing three runs in his start.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 20 Sep. 2026
Could the left groin tightness that chased Blake Snell from his last start after an inning linger into the postseason?

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of chased

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The Navy has pursued a range of systems, including unmanned aerial systems, uncrewed surface vessels and unmanned underwater vehicles.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 27 Sep. 2026
Among homeowners who pursued at least one claim, 53% said their premiums increased by half or more over the past five years.

— Ron Hurtibise, Sun Sentinel, 25 Sep. 2026

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Saeturn was arrested and booked into the Sacramento County Main Jail on Monday, according to jail records, after Sacramento police officers searched his home.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Multiple properties were searched in Claremont and Upland that were tied to the nonprofit, authorities said.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of searched

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The Sacramento woman was killed last Tuesday by a man who had stalked her for months, according to authorities.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Thakur had reported being stalked by Rohit Rohit, 22, since January and had taken out a restraining order against him in May, authorities said.

— Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2026

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Know More The dispute became public earlier this year as Washington sought to negotiate new health agreements with African governments that tied US assistance to commitments on health systems, data and other areas.

— Yinka Adegoke, semafor.com, 25 Sep. 2026
His attorneys have instead argued the prosecution failed to prove the money constituted a bribe, saying White never intended to use his office to deliver contracts sought by Kamara.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2026

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The Guardian has explored the practical limitations that appear when smartphone conveniences disappear, including messaging platforms, maps, tickets, transit, rideshare and QR codes.

— Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
Extending the labor pool In Atlanta, AI and other agetech developments are increasingly being explored as tools to supplement the caregiving workforce, said Jeff Gray, founder and CEO of AgeTech Atlanta.

— Elizabeth Green, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026