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
Steve Appleford, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2025
But there was still one critical hunt that had to be undertaken in order to make the film work.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Jenny Adams, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
Jeff Greenberg | Getty Images TJX Cos. on Wednesday posted a better-than-expected holiday quarter driven entirely by customer transactions, indicating the off-price giant is still taking market share from department stores and other discounters as price-conscious consumers hunt for deals.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Plant was putting them through a cheerful endurance test, but the filmmakers were used to the hunt.
—Steve Appleford, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2025
But there was still one critical hunt that had to be undertaken in order to make the film work.
—Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2025
Verb
The weekends-only market quickly established a loyal following: those who love hunting through the racks of vintage garments, perusing the Turkish rugs, delighting in quirky art finds, or haggling over a Mid-Century coffee table.
—Jenny Adams, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2025
Jeff Greenberg | Getty Images TJX Cos. on Wednesday posted a better-than-expected holiday quarter driven entirely by customer transactions, indicating the off-price giant is still taking market share from department stores and other discounters as price-conscious consumers hunt for deals.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunt
Noun
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The slayings shrouded a college town in grief and fear as authorities embarked on a cross-country search that culminated with the arrest of Kohberger, a criminology graduate student, in Pennsylvania more than a month after the killings.—
Jamie Gumbrecht,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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After reviewing body camera footage of the incident as part of its internal investigation, the department recommended that the officer receive a two-day suspension for the improper search allegation.—
Libor Jany,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Another incident involved a grizzly sow with two cubs chasing a series of cars on icy roads.—
Katie Hill,
Outdoor Life,
21 Feb. 2025
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Trail: For Palestine Comedy Club, as Palestinians chase laughter in the face of conflict.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
21 Feb. 2025
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Investigators were pursuing about 3,200 active complaints of racial discrimination, including unfair discipline and racial harassment.—
Jennifer Smith Richards,
ProPublica,
21 Feb. 2025
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Yet Hal’s shenanigans, pursued in the company of Sir John Falstaff (Jay O. Sanders), that poor man’s bon vivant, mask aspirations of greatness.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2025
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As Nestor blurs the line between fact and entertainment, the film explores the ethics of the true crime genre and the consequences of amateur investigations.—
Nancy Tartaglione,
Deadline,
25 Feb. 2025
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The expansion's narrative will focus on Lea, the legendary Stalker, and explore her connection to Pinocchio.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Or accidentally liked an old photo of an ex while on a social media (read: stalking) deep dive?—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
24 Feb. 2025
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At the federal level, he is charged with two counts of stalking, one count of murder through use of a firearm and a firearms offense.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Lourens is seeking in excess of $200,000 in damages, according to the complaint.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
22 Feb. 2025
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President Volodymyr Zelensky had also been seeking security guarantees for Ukraine, a condition that was absent in the first draft agreement presented to him last week, prompting him to decline to sign the deal.—
Constant Méheut,
New York Times,
22 Feb. 2025
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“Hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunt. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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