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
Jessica Goodman, Architectural Digest, 12 Jan. 2026
That was essential since most serious hunting took place overnight.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Wagner ran the bounty hunting company Fugitive Warrants.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Noun
There’s even enough demand in weighing the political affiliations of one’s prospective neighbors to inspire a relatively new tech startup called Oyssey, which allows users to view election results and campaign contributions on a block-by-block basis while house hunting.
—Jessica Goodman, Architectural Digest, 12 Jan. 2026
That was essential since most serious hunting took place overnight.
—Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
Verb
The massive International Sportsmen’s Expo returns to the Colorado Convention Center this weekend for all things hunting, fishing and traversing the land.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Wagner ran the bounty hunting company Fugitive Warrants.
—Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunting
Noun
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According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Phay has a criminal history spanning multiple states, including prior convictions for assault and stalking.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
22 Dec. 2025
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Daniel Aitchison, 61, of Garden Valley, pleaded guilty to second-degree kidnapping, first-degree stalking and burglary.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Two of the monkeys had applauded the event with hopping and grunts, but the other three had shot like arrows into the trees, chasing after the peculiar bird that had remained indifferent to their antics.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Jan. 2026
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Even in an era when AI can write code, Brin cautioned students against chasing—or abandoning—fields of study based solely on automation fears.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Gilbert had two decades of experience in the television industry under his belt before pursuing the idea of following an American family through a period in their lives amid a palpable societal and generational shift across the country.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Other technology giants in China, including Baidu , have been pursuing similar full-stack strategies.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rescuers retrieved eight people alive and were searching for the missing still trapped after a huge mound of garbage and debris collapsed on them in the village of Binaliw in Cebu city, police said.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Israel’s Hostages and Missing Families Forum said Wednesday that it had been notified that teams had recommenced searching for Ran Gvili.—
Wafaa Shurafa,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Together, Halverson’s gritty voice and Forster’s full-bodied vocal capture the tensions between romance and ambition.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
12 Jan. 2026
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Washington’s rhetoric over a potential assault on the Danish territory has been given greater credence by its capture of Venezuela’s president, and European leaders are scrambling to respond.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The district is currently represented by Giovanni Capriglione, a Southlake Republican who isn’t seeking reelection.—
Eleanor Dearman
Updated January 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Jan. 2026
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Several lawmakers are also seeking higher office this year and will want time to focus on their campaigns.—
Stephen Gruber-Miller,
Des Moines Register,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The journey begins in Fairbanks, Alaska, and travelers spend two days exploring the city before the train departs south toward Denali National Park and Preserve.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
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Looking ahead, the company is exploring international expansion for both Merci and the Au Vieux Campeur brand.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Hunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunting. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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