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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
As for the Promise rover, which is at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California, Isaacman said there have been serious discussions about sending it to study locations at the lunar south pole and hunt for resources there. — Denise Chow, NBC news, 30 June 2026 The Chatrie case involves the hunt for a suspect in an armed bank robbery in busy Midlothian, Virginia, in May 2019, and how police settled on a man named Okello Chatrie as the perpetrator. — Anne Toomey McKenna, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
Verb
The long Independence Day weekend means a big major yes to all of the above—especially hunting for deals because there are so many good ones to be had. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026 Any python-nabbing excursion requires adequate prep work to ensure everyone stays safe—and actually hunts the proper animals. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 July 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
  • Williams was hired last February after the city conducted a national search to replace Chavarria.
    — Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • The other ice cream brands with the highest search interest after Halo Top were Cold Stone Creamery, Breyers, Talenti and Häagen Dazs, according to the Innerbody Research report.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of search
Verb
  • Zach Neto added a two-out RBI single moments later to chase Bennett.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Chestnut, a 17-time champion, is chasing another Mustard Belt after reclaiming the men’s title in 2025.
    — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Definition of chase
Verb
  • Exonerees in Georgia have a new pathway to obtain compensation from the state, which Pugh intends to pursue, but that process takes time.
    — Taylor Croft, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
  • While the Supreme Court ruling focused specifically on cases in West Virginia and Idaho, it is expected to have far-reaching implications for those additional 25 states — and possibly more if other states pursue similar legislation.
    — Lindsay Schnell, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of pursue
Verb
  • Many works around the country explored new electronic music technology.
    — Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
  • There's a full rainbow of primal prints to explore, like this flowing calf-print caftan from Moroccan designer Fadila El Gadi.
    — Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Definition of explore
Verb
  • Outrage continues to grow after a drone was reported stalking a terrified wild mustang on North Carolina’s northern Outer Banks.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
  • Mangione, who is facing two counts of stalking in the killing of UnitedHealthcare executive Brian Thompson, remained shackled at both his hands and feet while building engineers worked to free him from the elevator.
    — Adam Reiss, NBC news, 29 June 2026
Definition of stalk
Verb
  • Mamdani sought to paint a picture of division in the country as a tool of the rich and powerful.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2026
  • But Dickinson also sought peace with Britain well after the first shots were fired at Lexington and Concord.
    — Hillel Italie, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
Definition of seek

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