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
Stephen Smith, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024
Alaska State Troopers were called shortly after 6 p.m. Tuesday after Tad Fujioka, 50, of Sitka, failed to return from a deer hunting trip, the law enforcement agency said.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
Hunt Fewer Days Logical thinking would lead you to believe that hunting more days increases your chances of killing a deer.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Tad Fujioka, 50, of Sitka, Alaska, was reported overdue from a deer hunting trip on Tuesday evening, the Alaska State Troopers said in a dispatch Wednesday.
—Stephen Smith, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024
Alaska State Troopers were called shortly after 6 p.m. Tuesday after Tad Fujioka, 50, of Sitka, failed to return from a deer hunting trip, the law enforcement agency said.
—Phil Helsel, NBC News, 31 Oct. 2024
Verb
Here are 10 genius deer hunting tips that don’t make much sense (at first glance).
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
Hunt Fewer Days Logical thinking would lead you to believe that hunting more days increases your chances of killing a deer.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 3 Oct. 2024
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Proving their mettle and pursuing their goal was a shared aspiration that came to define both John’s and David’s lives—one cut short and one long and happy.Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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This persistent imbalance is not merely a numbers game but a reflection of broader societal attitudes and structural barriers that continue to deter young women from pursuing these fields.Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In other words, searching for the best Prime Day deals under $100 is our time to shine.Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Rams are searching for answers.Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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The company continues to focus on developing and marketing its data capture and delivery solutions for mobile applications.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The foiling of the plot is now celebrated with fireworks, bonfires, and the burning of effigies of Guy Fawkes—all to symbolize the capture and punishment of the conspirators.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The rest of the business is expected to be sold to Nexus Capital Management, who was named the stalking-horse bidder in the bankruptcy proceeding.Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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River is cuffed to the car and there’s no time to uncuff him before the killer is stalking toward them.Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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Shortly after the Trojans stumbled to a 15-18 finish last season, Johnson entered the transfer portal, seeking an opportunity to win and be the best version of himself.Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Roadway's core customers are typically 35 and older, active and independent people who live in urban areas, seeking a healthy life and balance between work and personal life.Sarah Hernholm, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The country has been exploring the possibility of issuing bonds related to Bitcoin, known as the Volcano Bonds, since 2021, so there are alternatives to finance the funding needed.Javier Bastardo, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The film was shot in early 2023, but Baker and producers Quan and Alex Coco spent September 2022 exploring and the neighborhood.Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Hunting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunting. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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