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noun

Definition of huntnext
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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verb

ˈhənt How to pronounce hunt (audio)
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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2
as in to pursue
to go in search of I spent all afternoon hunting a job for the summer

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3
as in to search
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 hunt
Noun
Conceivably a hunt, exclusive of licenses and transportation, could cost you as little as $25 for a small party. — Erwin A. Bauer, Outdoor Life, 14 Oct. 2026 For guests staying longer, the hotel can arrange activities including truffle hunts, seasonal wine harvest experiences, and tours of nearby towns and historical sites. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Verb
None of the other states that have passed constitutional amendments protecting the ability to hunt and fish have had specific hunting methods outlawed by the voters, as Colorado has. — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026 And in the Roman countryside, via the port of Civitavecchia, guests with Holland America Line can make the most of peak white-truffle season with a truffle-hunting and cooking excursion. — Brittany Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hunt
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunt
  1. search
  2. chase
  3. pursue
  4. explore
  5. stalk
  6. seek
Noun
  • Following a nationwide talent search, he had been selected as one of nine young comics to star on ABC’s new late-night sketch show, Fridays.
    — Blake J. Harris, Vulture, 12 Oct. 2026
  • The team hired a search firm and the biggest thing that the franchise wanted was a basketball purist who aligned with the core values of the organization.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of search
Verb
  • Businesses that rediscover its values will gain what their velocity-chasing competitors cannot buy, borrow, or automate.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The settlers hurled stones with slings and set the groves on fire, chasing a group of journalists about 80 yards from the scene.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of chase
Verb
  • That output would provide substantial manufacturing capacity as the company pursues a higher flight rate.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Investigators with the Police Department’s investigations unit and Real Time Crime Center spent the next two days gathering evidence and pursuing leads, Gaines said.
    — Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of pursue
Verb
  • That openness is the best thing about Cooked, a record that summons electric Miles and Popol Vuh and the Necks but mostly explores endless emotional ambiguity, offering a reminder that very few sensations are ever pure.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The move gives Victoria House access to Gersh’s international talent network and opportunities to explore new financing and co-production partnerships, while preserving the Spanish company’s creative independence.
    — Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of explore
Verb
  • The district attorney's office argued Mangione's August admission in federal court is insufficient to preclude a state trial because stalking and murder are two different crimes.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Fisher said Moore entered the store and told a manager that the taxi driver was stalking her and trying to hurt her.
    — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of stalk
Verb
  • With all its brands, Salvation Brands seeks to fill market voids.
    — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Reliance Industries, the parent company of Jio Platforms, did not respond to CNBC's emails seeking comments.
    — Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of seek

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“Hunt.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunt. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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