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hunt

[huhnt] / hʌnt /
NOUN
search, chase
Synonyms
STRONGEST
exploration hunting inquiry interrogation investigation probe prosecution pursuit quest race raid
STRONG
coursing following frisking game hounding inquest inquisition meddling prying pursuance pursuing reconnaissance research rummage scrutiny seeking sifting snooping sporting steeplechase study tracing trailing
WEAK
field sport look-see
VERB
chase for killing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
capture drag fish kill poach pursue seek shoot snare stalk track
STRONG
course dog drive follow grouse gun hawk heel hound press ride run scent scratch shadow start trail
WEAK
beat the bushes bird-dog give chase gun for look for scratch around
Antonyms
STRONGEST
free let go liberate
STRONG
halt lead leave alone stop
WEAK
ignore neglect
VERB
look, search for
Synonyms
STRONGEST
drag examine forage go after interrogate investigate prowl scour seek
STRONG
delve grope inquire probe quest question ransack rummage sift trace trail winnow
WEAK
be on the lookout cast about ferret out fish for look all over hell look high and low nose around run down scratch around search high heaven try to find
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer ignore reply rush
WEAK
let go neglect

Example Sentences

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In a statement, she denounced the process as unfair, saying the Ethics Committee "refused my new attorney's reasonable request for time to prepare my defense" and describing the proceedings as "a witch hunt."

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

I’m always on the hunt for cooking hacks, whether that’s shredding rotisserie chicken in a bag for easy weeknight meals or using a rice cooker for more than just rice.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

Norway's Hovland remains his closest challenger after a stunning birdie at the 17th kept him in the hunt.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

It’s not necessarily that I’m on the hunt.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

As soon as the bay froze over, the bears headed out to hunt seals again and begin their annual migration north.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz