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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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
Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
The Green Bay Packers are currently 6-2 on the season and are in the thick of the hunt for the NFC North crown.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Byhannah Richter, science.org, 1 Nov. 2024
The state’s wildlife agency has regulated cat hunting since 1965.
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
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The rover has so far spent about two months negotiating a steep route out of the Jezero Crater with the aim of cresting the rim in early December to continue its hunt for more clues about past life on Mars, according to NASA.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
The Green Bay Packers are currently 6-2 on the season and are in the thick of the hunt for the NFC North crown.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
Verb
Florida: Amendment 2 would establish a state constitutional right to hunt and fish.
—Byhannah Richter, science.org, 1 Nov. 2024
The state’s wildlife agency has regulated cat hunting since 1965.
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
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During the search, officers found a plastic pencil box in the passenger seat containing cocaine, methamphetamine and oxycodone tablets.Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Captain Scott says his office conducted a search for Lashaunda on May 21 that spanned 15-20 miles along the highway near Lashaunda’s home.Anna Turning, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Migrants pass through their backyards almost nightly Deputies often chase cars packed with people who have crossed the border illegally, but Dannels said the taxiing part of the operation is almost always done by Americans.David Culver, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Boards that hold leadership accountable align an organization to prevent unbridled revenue chasing or shortsighted cost-cutting exercises from weakening an MSP’s posture.Sean McElroy, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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This agape leads me to pursue courage for justice and peace.Ron Swain, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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The school would have been a career alternative for students who don’t want to pursue a four-year college degree and would have provided a boost to the trades workforce, advocates said.John Tuohy, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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Anderson / Prime Video Telling the Cross story through a TV series gives the producers more space to explore the world and the character.Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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For those eager to explore more, Trellis also hosts monthly Flight Nights, featuring a $15 tasting of four wines.Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
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In the episode, which is a parody of various slasher films, the cast — including Friedle's Eric Matthews, Fishel's Topanga Lawrence, and Strong's Shawn Hunter — is stalked by an unknown killer after being trapped in the school during detention.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Agatha, ever in search of ways to stay alive, promises to deliver Billy at the Road’s end if Rio will stop stalking her every move.Caroline Framke, Vulture, 31 Oct. 2024
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At Film Bazaar, which is the project market component of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, the team seeks to connect with potential co-producers and sales agents.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
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Is honesty, as in telling the truth, no longer a requirement for seeking and holding public office?Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunt. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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