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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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The aviator survived and evaded capture for 36 hours in a remote, mountainous part of Iran, with local forces trying to hunt him down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The hunt for job security continues in the interview process, said Vicki Salemi, a career advice expert at Monster.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

But for now, the hunt continues for someone else—anyone else—to blame.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

I’ve been on the hunt for similar chia seed-centric recipes that go beyond the basics, experimenting with flavors, preparations and presentations.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

The snuffle-licking and the rubbing of scents against each other; the smiling and playing as they encouraged one another for the hunt.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.