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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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
Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
Her hunt for answers gets desperate as more Native women and girls disappear.
—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2024
Byhannah Richter, science.org, 1 Nov. 2024
The state’s wildlife agency has regulated cat hunting since 1965.
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
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Noun
They were promised cars, cameos in commercials, the chance to chase a national championship, or playing time on a team far from the hunt.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2024
Her hunt for answers gets desperate as more Native women and girls disappear.
—Staff, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
Florida: Amendment 2 would establish a state constitutional right to hunt and fish.
—Byhannah Richter, science.org, 1 Nov. 2024
The state’s wildlife agency has regulated cat hunting since 1965.
—Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 5 Nov. 2024
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During the search, officers found a plastic pencil box in the passenger seat containing cocaine, methamphetamine and oxycodone tablets.Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Captain Scott says his office conducted a search for Lashaunda on May 21 that spanned 15-20 miles along the highway near Lashaunda’s home.Anna Turning, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Bucks are cruising, chasing, and tending estrus does.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 7 Nov. 2024
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There was shouting and general mayhem, punches were thrown and some local Democratic and election officials were chased around the building.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Refuse to let anyone pursuing you romantically to take advantage of you.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Depending on the outcome of House races, a GOP Senate could also enable the second Trump administration to pursue policy priorities like rolling back the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and renewing corporate tax cuts.Li Zhou, Vox, 6 Nov. 2024
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Anderson / Prime Video Telling the Cross story through a TV series gives the producers more space to explore the world and the character.Ronda Racha Penrice, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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For those eager to explore more, Trellis also hosts monthly Flight Nights, featuring a $15 tasting of four wines.Brittany Anas, The Denver Post, 12 Nov. 2024
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In the episode, which is a parody of various slasher films, the cast — including Friedle's Eric Matthews, Fishel's Topanga Lawrence, and Strong's Shawn Hunter — is stalked by an unknown killer after being trapped in the school during detention.Lauren Huff, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Synopsis reads: Young Annie (Madison Wolfe) is targeted by an ominous white van that stalks her every move.Zac Ntim, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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The open congressional seat in District 12 opened up after Rep. Barbara Lee lost in her run for California senator and did not seek reelection.Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The company is actively seeking recovery of damages under its property insurance programs and has deferred $38.8 million of incremental costs related to the Maui windstorm and wildfires to a regulatory asset.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunt. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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