HUNTING Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

hunting 1 of 2

noun

Definition of hunting

as in stalking

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hunting

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verb

present participle of hunt

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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as in pursuing

to go in search of I spent all afternoon hunting a job for the summer

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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

Noun

The population of bears statewide is estimated to be about 19,000 and is managed through regulated hunting to reduce the risk of more frequent human-bear conflicts. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 4 July 2026 The 96,000-square-foot library is in the rugged, lonely landscape where Roosevelt built his conservation values while ranching and hunting in the 1880s. — CBS News, 1 July 2026

Verb

The potential connection between hunting tools and fire use in Homo floresiensis has even led some researchers to believe that the hobbits were closely related to Homo erectus. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 3 July 2026 So automakers are hunting for profit pools that already work — and the accessory catalog, especially on North American trucks and large SUVs, is the one hiding in plain sight. — Sarwant Singh, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for hunting

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunting

Noun

Court paperwork shows Deshong is facing charges of harassment, indecent assault and stalking.

— Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Jenkinson reportedly made searches about Kate Middleton and her children, which is why the Suffolk Constabulary asked for an interim stalking protection order while criminal proceedings continue.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 30 June 2026

Definition of stalking

Verb

Imanaga recovered a bit after the leadoff home run, but the Cardinals lineup coaxed long at-bats and drove up his pitch count, chasing the left-hander from the game after 4 2/3 innings.

— Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
These businesses live or die by people answering phones, booking jobs, chasing payments and calming down upset customers.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of chasing

Verb

While future modeling gigs are up in the air, the brothers said that their priority is pursuing music.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Rather than pursuing one clear objective, Mars has the strength, energy and mental capacity to entertain several ideas, conversations and conflicts simultaneously when transiting this Air sign.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of pursuing

Verb

People have been searching the barrier island on foot, as well as using planes and boats.

— Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 6 July 2026
The announcement comes as technology companies continue searching for reliable, around-the-clock electricity to support rapidly expanding computing infrastructure.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026

Definition of searching

Noun

The site commemorates the original town of Kaskaskia and its role in supporting George Rogers Clark’s capture of it during the American Revolution.

— Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
On Friday, Putin visited the Russian military headquarters directing the war in Ukraine and received a report on the capture of the city of Kostyantynivka, after weeks of intense street battles.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026

Definition of capture

Verb

Health insurance companies are seeking a median rate hike of 14% for 2027 ACA plans, according to a preliminary analysis by KFF, a health policy nonprofit.

— Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Provo Canyon School, described on its website as a psychiatric residential treatment facility for youth ages 12 to 18, did not immediately respond to an Associated Press email seeking comment.

— Kathy McCormack, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of seeking

Verb

The company is exploring strategies that emphasize domestic manufacturing and supply chain resilience, reflecting a growing focus on reducing dependency on complex global cold-chain networks.

— Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Arsenia envisions a yearlong series of programs recognizing Black architects, scientists, musicians and artists while exploring the people whose contributions helped build both Greenwood Baptist Church and the city around it.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026