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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

Say what you will about his politics; the Tesla Model Y drives like a bird-dog in the hunt.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 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

He had invested large sums in the hunt, and the animal itself was very valuable.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks

in the hunt

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