hunt for

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VERB

ask

Synonyms

STRONGEST

challenge demand inquire quiz request

STRONG

buzz canvass catechize direct enjoin examine grill hit institute interrogate investigate needle pump query roast sweat

WEAK

cross-examine give the third degree go over pick one's brains pop the question pry into put the screws to put through the wringer

Antonyms

STRONGEST

answer reply

STRONG

ignore

WEAK

claim command disinvite insist repudiate tell

VERB

fish for

Synonyms

WEAK

angle angle (for) elicit hope for invite search for seek solicit try to evoke

VERB

look up

Synonyms

WEAK

come upon confirm discover find peruse scan search for seek seek out track down

Antonyms

WEAK

decline wing it worsen

VERB

page

Synonyms

STRONGEST

beep

STRONG

announce call seek summon

WEAK

call out call the name of preconize send for

Antonyms

STRONG

conceal refrain

WEAK

answer

VERB

Synonyms

STRONGEST

check comb examine explore go through hunt inspect investigate look probe ransack scan scour scout scrutinize seek sift

STRONG

beat ferret forage frisk grope grub inquire prospect pry quest rake root rummage study

WEAK

beat about cast about chase after go in quest of go over with a fine-tooth comb gun for leave no stone unturned look for look high and low look over poke into rifle through run down shake down smell around track down turn inside out turn upside down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

ignore neglect overlook

STRONG

cover

WEAK

find

VERB

shop

Synonyms

STRONGEST

buy purchase

STRONG

market

WEAK

go shopping look for try to buy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

sell

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hunt for

The Buckeyes are still ranked, still technically in the hunt for a playoff berth, but Columbus hopes are sinking.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 9, 2026

The hunt for corporate AI returns has spawned a battle for FDEs as enterprises, AI labs and consulting firms fight for the same talent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

Nigeria has widened a hunt for potential Ebola cases, with an additional nine contacts traced, health authorities said Sunday.

From Barron's ● Oct. 25, 2026

The hunt for the next James Bond will reportedly reach its final stages this weekend as screen tests for the role will be held in London.

From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026

Then he spoke simply and easily of his accident, his hunt for work, his despair— and arrest.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

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