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in the hunt

VERB

compete

Synonyms

STRONGEST

battle challenge clash contend contest face fight play spar try vie wrestle

STRONG

attempt bandy bid collide emulate encounter essay fence grapple joust oppose rival strive struggle tilt tussle

WEAK

be in the running cope with go after go for go for broke go for the gold jockey for position lock horns match strength match wits participate in pit oneself against run for scramble for seek prize take on take part

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agree give up make peace retreat surrender

STRONG

aid assist forget help let go release support yield

Example Sentences

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Keep your fading Batman, he will keep you in the hunt.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Chun is in the hunt for her fourth major championship, having won the Open in 2015, Evian in 2016, and Women’s PGA in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Authorities have searched homes and roofs in the hunt for users of the terminals, who face multiple years in prison if caught.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

His side remain in the hunt for a seventh top-flight title of his spell, but lie two points behind leaders Arsenal with two games remaining.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

She had no liking for men except as companions in the hunt and she was determined never to marry.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

in the hunt

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