HUNTING Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

hunting 1 of 2

noun

Definition of hunting

as in stalking

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hunting

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verb

present participle of hunt

as in chasing

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 pursuing

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

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as in searching

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 hunting

Noun

Beyond hunting, tongue flicking also helps increase snakes’ awareness of their environment. — Britannica Editors, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026 Country music star Jordan Davis is getting a crash course in the internet's complicated relationship with hunting. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026

Verb

Grocery bills keep climbing, and shoppers hunting for affordable ways to hit their daily protein goals have started paying closer attention to the dollar store aisle. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026 Murdaugh, once a powerful personal injury attorney in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, was convicted in 2023 of killing his wife, Maggie, 52, and their younger son, Paul, 22, at the family’s hunting estate in June 2021. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hunting

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunting

Noun

Court paperwork shows Deshong is facing charges of harassment, indecent assault and stalking.

— Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Jenkinson reportedly made searches about Kate Middleton and her children, which is why the Suffolk Constabulary asked for an interim stalking protection order while criminal proceedings continue.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 June 2026

Definition of stalking

Verb

Imanaga recovered a bit after the leadoff home run, but the Cardinals lineup coaxed long at-bats and drove up his pitch count, chasing the left-hander from the game after 4 2/3 innings.

— Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
These businesses live or die by people answering phones, booking jobs, chasing payments and calming down upset customers.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of chasing

Verb

The state and city are still pursuing more ways to increase housing density and streamline development regulations in hopes of lowering costs.

— Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
Lionel Messi, an Adidas athlete, currently leads with eight goals, pursuing his first Golden Boot.

— Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Definition of pursuing

Verb

People have been searching the barrier island on foot, as well as using planes and boats.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 6 July 2026
The announcement comes as technology companies continue searching for reliable, around-the-clock electricity to support rapidly expanding computing infrastructure.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026

Definition of searching

Noun

To make the digital instruction feel authentic, Huang used motion-capture technology to record the movements of real-life dance teachers — with their permission.

— Chloe Veltman, NPR, 11 July 2026
Those phones can’t be used to browse the internet, access social media or contact friends and family, serving primarily to receive production texts and capture photos instead.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026

Definition of capture

Verb

Health insurance companies are seeking a median rate hike of 14% for 2027 ACA plans, according to a preliminary analysis by KFF, a health policy nonprofit.

— Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Provo Canyon School, described on its website as a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth ages 12 to 18, did not immediately respond to an Associated Press email seeking comment.

— Kathy McCormack, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of seeking

Verb

The company is exploring strategies that emphasize domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience, reflecting a growing focus on reducing dependency on complex global cold-chain networks.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Arsenia envisions a yearlong series of programs recognizing Black architects, scientists, musicians and artists while exploring the people whose contributions helped build both Greenwood Baptist Church and the city around it.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026