1
as in chasing
to seek out (game) for food or sport
Native Americans of the plains hunted buffalo for food, clothing, and shelter
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2
as in pursuing
to go in search of
I spent all afternoon hunting a job for the summer
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3
as in searching
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 hunting
Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Wolves are controversial, especially in the West where they're seen as affecting livestock and hunting.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Tim Britton, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
But this week, the company unveiled an attack drone with a 50-mile range, capable of hunting in swarms and destroying armored vehicles.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Also potluck lunch, socializing, fossil hunting and camping.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
Wolves are controversial, especially in the West where they're seen as affecting livestock and hunting.
—Elizabeth Weise, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
Teams hunting power can shop for Pete Alonso, Anthony Santander and Teoscar Hernández.
—Tim Britton, The Athletic, 10 Dec. 2024
But this week, the company unveiled an attack drone with a 50-mile range, capable of hunting in swarms and destroying armored vehicles.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Rehab works as a case manager with the nonprofit Syrian Community Network, while Feras, who was a physician in Syria, is now pursuing a residency program to continue his medical career.Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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On the one hand, fewer employees pursuing traditional leadership tracks can create gaps in decision-making, team development, and operational consistency.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Given that companies are actively searching for ways to improve their office offerings, having direct insight into how employees use current office spaces can inform landlords on how to help company leaders strategize methods for optimizing their space.Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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His discovery capped several days of searching after the North Arlington resident was reported missing, the Kearny Police Department said.Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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He was recognized by a McDonald's employee early Monday morning, leading to his capture.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
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Ramirez attempted to flee via car-jacking but was held down by an angry mob hell-bent on his capture.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Could a young man of such promise really have done what police describe as cold-bloodedly stalking and gunning down a 50-year-old corporate executive outside a Manhattan hotel?Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
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Over 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced rape, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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Gulf states, meanwhile, are recalibrating their strategies, seeking new opportunities in a post-Assad Syria.Guney Yildiz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Republicans are seeking to exploit a powerful backlash against transgender rights that analysts say helped drive GOP gains in the recent election.Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Current research is exploring how genetic insights, healthcare data and early interventions can improve diagnostic and treatment approaches for neurodevelopmental conditions.Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Genetic research has advanced dramatically in recent years, progressing from enhancing food crops through genetic insights to exploring the possibility of resurrecting extinct species.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Hunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunting. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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