1
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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2
as in pursuing
to go in search of
I spent all afternoon hunting a job for the summer
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3
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
Elle Meyers, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Murdaugh, 57, was convicted in March 2023 of murdering his wife, Maggie, 52, and their 22-year-old son, Paul, at the family’s sprawling hunting estate in Colleton County in June 2021.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
Perhaps a few were content with the chase alone, a chance to relive the thrill of hunting days gone by when large game was common.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
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Noun
Deterrents, deer hunting or trapping, and even deer birth control are among the options city officials are considering to lower the deer population in Beverly Hills.
—Elle Meyers, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Murdaugh, 57, was convicted in March 2023 of murdering his wife, Maggie, 52, and their 22-year-old son, Paul, at the family’s sprawling hunting estate in Colleton County in June 2021.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 June 2026
Verb
The English stage and screen actor starred in numerous British TV shows, notably BBC's Edge of Darkness (1985), before making waves across the pond hunting raptors.
—Huntley Woods, Entertainment Weekly, 11 June 2026
Perhaps a few were content with the chase alone, a chance to relive the thrill of hunting days gone by when large game was common.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunting
Noun
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That's not to say there's nothing worth redeeming in this version of the story of a criminal stalking and terrorizing the lawyer who once defended him.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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This followed ongoing stalking that reportedly began around April 20.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
2 June 2026
Verb
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And she’s taken a spot in the stands alongside their parents, who have spent years chasing their youngest children around the country to make sure at least one parent attends each pro or college game.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 June 2026
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Now homeowners are chasing that same effect with HVAC scent diffusers — devices that hook into a home’s heating and cooling system to push fragrance through every room at once.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
Verb
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In the third episode of the Hulu show about twentysomethings pursuing their careers in Manhattan, Davis (Will Angus) attempts to impress AJ (Ella Hunt) by eating seafood despite his life-threatening shellfish allergy.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 June 2026
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Gonzalez said Regional Transit is pursuing partnerships and discussions with previous contributors to secure long-term funding.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
10 June 2026
Verb
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According to Ritter, defense attorneys could have been searching for a final opportunity to strengthen Anthony's position before the case reached the jury.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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The Pentagon is searching for new ways to protect military satellite communications from electronic attacks in space.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 June 2026
Noun
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But Stiller turns on a special feature deep in his phone’s settings to shoot in Log, a format that deliberately appears nearly grey upon capture.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
8 June 2026
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This worked, producing carbon-capture material made completely from waste, but the chunkier amine groups made from waste didn’t perform as well.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The compromise is mainly symbolic since FCAS is a generic name for such systems and not unique to this plan, but officials have been seeking a formula allowing Macron to relinquish the core fighter without having to declare the whole project dead.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Some lawmakers openly prodded Netanyahu on Monday to move closer to the US by seeking to bolster negotiations on winding down the war.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The beach is easy to access from the hotel, and kids will delight in exploring the tide pools along the shoreline.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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For people exploring non-drug routes to metabolic health, lifestyle approaches remain the most accessible option.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
11 June 2026
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“Hunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunting. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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