hunt for

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

Example Sentences

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CANNES, France — Cannes is technically half over and the hunt for a masterpiece continues.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

City go into Saturday's contest against Chelsea in the hunt for a domestic cup double and Foden may have played himself into contention for an appearance at Wembley following his impressive showing against Palace.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

The public-health hunt for Hondius passengers and anyone they came into close contact with is critical to limit the contagion impact.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

From time to time, there are rumblings in Lib Dem ranks, wondering aloud why the party doesn't seem to be the beneficiary of a restless electorate on the hunt for alternatives.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Quietly, I make an up-swipe gesture with two fingers and bring up my shields, then hunt for the security that blankets the dome.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu

hunt for

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