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as in chased
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 pursued
to go in search of
I spent all afternoon hunting a job for the summer
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as in searched
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 hunted
Clouded leopards are threatened by deforestation and poaching, as land is cleared for palm oil agriculture and they are hunted for their teeth, pelt and bones used in some traditional medicine, according to the Smithsonian.
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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
For much of human history, humans hunted and gathered, lived in caves and worked together in small groups for survival.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
There are seven tapestries on permanent view at The Cloisters in New York that depict, in vivid detail, the tale of a unicorn hunted by man and tamed by a virgin.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2025
Jovovich plays Gray Alys, a wish-granting, face-tattooed witch who is being hunted by a crew of religious zealots, crypto monarchs and bulk-rate CGI skeleton zombies.
—Adam Graham/the Detroit News, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
There, the team is hunted for sport by a slew of Super Predators.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Mary sought refuge in the neighbor’s home as Nathan hunted her down, their 4-year-old daughter Seraphine trailing behind him, barefoot, police say.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Bill had brought along a friend, a fellow from the East who had never hunted a bear or anything else.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
British rule saw Bengal tigers hunted nearly to the brink of extinction.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 12 Feb. 2025
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 10 Mar. 2025
For much of human history, humans hunted and gathered, lived in caves and worked together in small groups for survival.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
There are seven tapestries on permanent view at The Cloisters in New York that depict, in vivid detail, the tale of a unicorn hunted by man and tamed by a virgin.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2025
Jovovich plays Gray Alys, a wish-granting, face-tattooed witch who is being hunted by a crew of religious zealots, crypto monarchs and bulk-rate CGI skeleton zombies.
—Adam Graham/the Detroit News, Boston Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
There, the team is hunted for sport by a slew of Super Predators.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 7 Mar. 2025
Mary sought refuge in the neighbor’s home as Nathan hunted her down, their 4-year-old daughter Seraphine trailing behind him, barefoot, police say.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 Mar. 2025
Bill had brought along a friend, a fellow from the East who had never hunted a bear or anything else.
—Frank C. Hibben, Outdoor Life, 13 Feb. 2025
British rule saw Bengal tigers hunted nearly to the brink of extinction.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 12 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hunted
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Wreckage, oil and human remains washed up on beaches from South Florida to Long Island, New York, and horrified civilians watched from Atlantic City’s boardwalk as German subs pursued and sank merchant ships in broad daylight.—
David Wolman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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While Tanner Scott is atop their list, and the club pursued a trade of Devin Williams, there is still a multitude of options available.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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After recapturing Jerusalem’s Holy Temple, which had been converted into a place of idol worship, the website says, the Maccabees searched for pure oil with which to light the Temple menorah.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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Data taken from Google Trends in early December revealed the most uniquely searched for Christmas cookie.—
Christine Rousselle,
Fox News,
23 Dec. 2024
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Certainly, indecision has stalked the club under the Glazers and even those with expectations of glory anticipate that the ride will not be smooth.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Most of the time, the squirrels seized an opportunity to chase a vole across a short distance in an open area, while a few stalked and quietly ambushed their prey.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
22 Dec. 2024
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Government officials in both countries have since sought to cool things down.—
Saif Hasnat Atul Loke,
New York Times,
24 Dec. 2024
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Bauman sought to divert funding Ald.—
Tom Daykin,
Journal Sentinel,
24 Dec. 2024
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Investigators explored a few theories.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Mar. 2025
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According to an analysis published last year, at least 164 clinical trials explored 127 potential Alzheimer’s drug developments in 2024.—
Alisa Hrustic,
SELF,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Hunted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hunted. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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