as in search
an act or process of looking carefully or thoroughly for someone or something
soon the whole family was involved in the hunt for Mom's car keys
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1
as in to chase
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 to pursue
to go in search of
I spent all afternoon hunting a job for the summer
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Recent Examples of hunt
Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
After smelling the bullet, Matt’s hunt brings him to the Punisher, who is taking shelter in a secret hideout.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
The sight hounds would stand on hills in Ireland and hunt wolves and other large game.
—Gina Pace, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Start your happiness hunt in Helsinki with the capital’s Happiness Hacks, among them walking in a serene forest or dancing at a music festival.
—Michelle Baran, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
After smelling the bullet, Matt’s hunt brings him to the Punisher, who is taking shelter in a secret hideout.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
Cougars were hunted to extinction in Michigan in the early 1900s.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Mar. 2025
The sight hounds would stand on hills in Ireland and hunt wolves and other large game.
—Gina Pace, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunt
Noun
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This desperate search for a veteran QB doesn’t inspire confidence.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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The search was the result of a break in a major commercial burglary case, officials with the White Settlement Police Department said in a statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Trojans must chase their third championship in program history without their star.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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Orlando is chasing the Atlanta Hawks for the No. 7 spot in the Eastern Conference.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Data suggests that fewer men are working or pursuing college, while more of them are dying by suicide and drug overdoses.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2025
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This agility allows the black mamba — sometimes stretching up to 14 feet — to effectively escape threats and swiftly pursue prey.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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From vineyard tours in Georgia’s wine country to exploring Lithuania’s heritage through contemporary design, each destination below strives to immerse visitors in their unique cultures.—
Stephan Rabimov,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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The 14th edition of the Taipei Biennial will explore the many dimensions of yearning.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There's a big focus on her love story with a guy who literally stalks her.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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And even an economy stalked by the prospects of stagflation offers some opportunities to do both.—
J.J. McCorvey,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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Talk with a healthcare provider about a plan to quit smoking and consider seeking guidance from a local or online support group. 12.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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In February, Greenpeace International filed its own claim against Energy Transfer in a Dutch court using the European Union’s anti-SLAPP legislation, seeking to recover the damages and costs the organization has incurred as a result of the company’s lawsuits.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunt. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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