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
Avery Schmitz, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
You would be forgiven for assuming this a playful colloquialism, perhaps revealing a tenderness to the hunt.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
The authors see this as a refutation of the hypothesis that megalodons relied on nursery areas to rear their young, since a baby megalodon would be quite capable of hunting and killing marine mammals based on size alone.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Most of these ships hunt for squid, which are abundant along the Argentine coast and a vital food source in the marine ecosystem.
—Avery Schmitz, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025
You would be forgiven for assuming this a playful colloquialism, perhaps revealing a tenderness to the hunt.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
Clouded leopards are threatened by deforestation and poaching, as land is cleared for palm oil agriculture and they are hunted for their teeth, pelt and bones used in some traditional medicine, according to the Smithsonian.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
The authors see this as a refutation of the hypothesis that megalodons relied on nursery areas to rear their young, since a baby megalodon would be quite capable of hunting and killing marine mammals based on size alone.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunt
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Google has gotten its first taste of remedies that Donald Trump’s Department of Justice plans to pursue to break up the tech giant’s monopoly in search.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025
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Monetizing search via advertising could be one way to add a significant revenue stream.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Equally, especially after letdowns in the Champions League and the cup competitions, Díaz has more dreams to chase at Anfield, knowing that head coach Arne Slot’s promising project remains in the embryonic stages.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Beckford had just been chased from the scene of a drug-den murder.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
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Both Intuitive Machines and Firefly flew their lunar landers under NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services, or CLPS, program, which aims to spur the business sector to pursue lunar exploration.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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Gallo requested his release from the White Sox in order to pursue a career as a pitcher.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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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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Here's where to hike, explore, and meander in The Peach State.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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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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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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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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“Hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunt. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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