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
Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
The evening events include music, gnome hunts, a holiday train and refreshments.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
For her, the joy of thrifting isn't only about finding great deals but also about hunting for standout pieces.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Noun
All is fine until Sparkle commits the crime of turning 50, inspiring the show’s producer (an equally game Dennis Quaid), to fire her and start the hunt for a younger, hotter replacement.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
The evening events include music, gnome hunts, a holiday train and refreshments.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
So go ahead and hunt for silver Christmas tree figurines that pair well with your mercury glass or charming nutcrackers that match your chinoiserie collection.
—Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
For her, the joy of thrifting isn't only about finding great deals but also about hunting for standout pieces.
—Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunt
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Pinterest also notes a 30% increase in flower bouquet cake searches, so, for dessert, consider this creative take on a centerpiece by transforming the classic dessert into a collection of wildflowers.Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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Now, Levin’s family members are thanking those who helped in the search.Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Travelers have long chased eclipses and meteor showers but the night sky is now becoming central to wellness retreats.Julia Eskins, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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According to a preliminary investigation, a group of hunters chased a bear into a tree, and as the group retreated from the bottom of the tree, one hunter shot the bear.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Honda debuts new function to pursue 'joy of driving' The new Prelude will mark the debut of Honda S+ Shift, an enhancement made to Honda's Linear Shift Control.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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In a small and charming village, a teenage girl passionately pursues her musical dream.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 17 Dec. 2024
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During last year’s Winter Meetings, Brown emphatically denied that the team would explore trades for impending free agent Alex Bregman, making Monday’s acknowledgment a departure from Houston’s standard operating procedure.Chandler Rome, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
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In 1982, Leigh explored the relationship between three-working class families in London in his BBC Play for Today film Home Sweet Home.Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 9 Dec. 2024
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Photography, like family, is stalked by questions of power, of ownership, of autonomy.Max Norman, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Karr denied stalking the family in audio recordings played in the documentary.Jessica Sager, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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More importantly, the Nuggets are seeking help in the form of someone who is able to create offense with the ball in his hands.Sam Amick, The Athletic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Turkey is seeking to eliminate armed Kurdish militants, Israel has struck the remnants of the Syrian Arab Army’s capabilities and expanded its territorial control, while the United States has ramped up its strikes on ISIS and moved warships to the region.Mostafa Salem, CNN, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunt. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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