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
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The new areas provide additional public access to some of the most spectacular places available for hunting, fishing, birdwatching, hiking and other outdoor activities, the FWS said.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Piepenburg phoned his father, Steve, and then talked to his hunting buddy Jake .
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The Dachshund’s History The AKC explains that the dachshund, developed in Germany in the 17th and 18th centuries for badger hunting, was bred with short, curved legs, strong digging chests, and protective skull features to battle underground.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
The new areas provide additional public access to some of the most spectacular places available for hunting, fishing, birdwatching, hiking and other outdoor activities, the FWS said.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
Another bar with hunting lodge touches displays the singer’s photos and vinyls, while the stairwell stars a chandelier of Bud Light bottles — Post’s favorite beer.
—Leena Tailor, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025
Piepenburg phoned his father, Steve, and then talked to his hunting buddy Jake .
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunting
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Entrepreneurs are first pulled toward their passion in all sorts of ways—whether that be through an overbearing parent, chasing a childhood dream career, or realization that a hobby can bring in millions.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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The rest of the industry wants to emulate this success, but as many editors know, chasing a trend can be a futile endeavor.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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When his estranged daughter Sam tracks him down, in a last-ditch effort to dig her way out of serious trouble, Mickey must choose between rekindling his relationship with his daughter in the face of a terrible tragedy or pursuing a once-in-a-lifetime career opportunity.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Chases are intended to be stopped based on what police policy describes as a continual evaluation of the risks by the pursuing officer.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Behind your curious browsing is one bobbed and bleary-eyed writer searching for the best October Prime Day deals with a ferocity known only to coupon-cutters.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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Leaders across the industry are fighting to combat a global luxury slowdown and searching for new ways to maintain relevancy, reinvigorate their relationships with shoppers, while improving their bottom line.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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One 2025 study published in Circulation found that women who experienced stalking had 41% higher risk of developing heart disease.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Flow Space,
30 Sep. 2025
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He was arrested on charges of kidnapping, carjacking and aggravated stalking, according to authorities.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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The league, however, is currently seeking additional information on the source of RHC’s money, said the people, who were granted anonymity because the details are private.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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The exception, perhaps, is Cook, whose mortgage fraud allegations are providing the administration’s rationale for seeking to oust her from the central bank.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Those are universal important themes to be exploring.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
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Every marketer and brand was actively exploring how to partner and invest in AI the right way, and discussing its transformative potential for the industry.—
Derya Matras,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Gunn also provides the performance capture for Rocket in the Marvel films.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
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Freiburghaus captures musician and friend Dino Brandão’s battle with mental illness after a trip to his father’s native country of Angola raises questions about his own sense of identity.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Hunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunting. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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