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as in chased
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 pursued
to go in search of
I spent all afternoon hunting a job for the summer
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as in searched
to go into or range over for purposes of discovery
a bag lady hunts the neighborhood for returnable bottles
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Recent Examples of hunted
Though once common in the Atlantic, gray whales were hunted and removed from that ocean about 300 years ago—and only five or so have been seen in the last 15 years there and in the Mediterranean.
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Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Even that didn't stop them from being hunted.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The family house-hunted again, but discovered a harsh reality.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Bruce, who lives in Indianapolis, has hunted the same farm in north-central Illinois for years.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 20 Dec. 2024
Nevertheless, endangered species of primates continue to be hunted for bushmeat, traditional medicine, or for trafficking as pets.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Franklin and Yoder hunted the blind together a couple times so the novice hunter could learn the ropes.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 18 Dec. 2024
State law prohibits the use of drones to scout, search for or detect wild animals, but you are allowed to use a drone with an infrared camera as an aid to retrieve the body of a wild animal that was legally hunted.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
How the lion was captured or hunted.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
Even that didn't stop them from being hunted.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
The family house-hunted again, but discovered a harsh reality.
—Andrea Riquier, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Bruce, who lives in Indianapolis, has hunted the same farm in north-central Illinois for years.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 20 Dec. 2024
Nevertheless, endangered species of primates continue to be hunted for bushmeat, traditional medicine, or for trafficking as pets.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Franklin and Yoder hunted the blind together a couple times so the novice hunter could learn the ropes.
—Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 18 Dec. 2024
State law prohibits the use of drones to scout, search for or detect wild animals, but you are allowed to use a drone with an infrared camera as an aid to retrieve the body of a wild animal that was legally hunted.
—John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
How the lion was captured or hunted.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 13 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunted
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While Tanner Scott is atop their list, and the club pursued a trade of Devin Williams, there is still a multitude of options available.Fabian Ardaya, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Wreckage, oil and human remains washed up on beaches from South Florida to Long Island, New York, and horrified civilians watched from Atlantic City’s boardwalk as German subs pursued and sank merchant ships in broad daylight.David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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After recapturing Jerusalem’s Holy Temple, which had been converted into a place of idol worship, the website says, the Maccabees searched for pure oil with which to light the Temple menorah.Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
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Data taken from Google Trends in early December revealed the most uniquely searched for Christmas cookie.Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Certainly, indecision has stalked the club under the Glazers and even those with expectations of glory anticipate that the ride will not be smooth.Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Most of the time, the squirrels seized an opportunity to chase a vole across a short distance in an open area, while a few stalked and quietly ambushed their prey.Michael Irving, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
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Government officials in both countries have since sought to cool things down.Saif Hasnat Atul Loke, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Bauman sought to divert funding Ald.Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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Chu previously explained that the musical's intricate narrative, rich character arcs and iconic musical numbers could be better explored over two films rather than compressed into a single movie.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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The survey explored the sentiments of varying demographics of American workers, covering Gen Zers, to Gen Xers, to Black Americans, to Hispanics, to Westerners, to those making under $50,000 or $100,000 or more, and everyone in between.Rachel Wells, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Hunted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunted. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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