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
Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Florida wildlife officials will decide next month whether to launch the state's first black bear hunt in nearly a decade.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2025
Court records indicate Cushman is accused of illegally hunting deer outside of legal hunting hours on several consecutive evenings in November 2023, according to WSHU.
—Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Once the donuts are long gone, reuse the bucket as an Easter centerpiece or during your annual egg hunts.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2025
Florida wildlife officials will decide next month whether to launch the state's first black bear hunt in nearly a decade.
—Martin Vassolo, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
Humans have been hunting for the fountain of youth forever.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 2 Apr. 2025
Court records indicate Cushman is accused of illegally hunting deer outside of legal hunting hours on several consecutive evenings in November 2023, according to WSHU.
—Alice Jones Webb, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunt
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Think about how search works today, especially in enterprise software.—
Balaji Sreenivasan,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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The officers allegedly found methamphetamine, Xanax and Oxycodone in the car during the search, Kelly writes.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That hits not just collectors but everyday drinkers who look forward to getting their hands on a solid bottle without having to chase it down.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Catch up on the latest energy news: PRO: To chase or not to chase?—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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But the Trump administration has repeatedly criticized foreign aid as wasteful and accused agencies like USAID of pursuing political agendas.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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Adams insisted the case was politically motivated and was pursued in retaliation for his criticism of President Joe Biden's immigration policies.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The solution is to carve out dedicated time for AEs to explore clients’ industries, market shifts and competitive challenges.—
Drew McLellan,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Swedish artist Lap-See Lam, whose multidisciplinary practice explores narratives and myths surrounding the Cantonese diaspora in Europe, particularly in Sweden, has been announced as the 2025 recipient of the Henie Onstad Kunstsenter’s Lise Wilhelmsen Art Award.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
2 Apr. 2025
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Kevin Proctor, a British producer involved in making the Brian Epstein biopic Midas Man, appeared in court Wednesday to face a charge of stalking an actress.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
2 Apr. 2025
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Bondi’s announcement would affect only Mangione's federal case, where he's accused of stalking and of murdering the health care executive through the use of a firearm.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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Yet casino operators deliberately seek locations near large immigrant — and particularly Asian — communities and even provide free transportation and slot machine vouchers to lure low-income gamblers.—
Aimee Rosato,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2025
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In May 2023, the Biden administration ended a pandemic-era policy under which migrants were denied the right to seek asylum and were rapidly returned to Mexico.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunt. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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