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scavenger hunt

NOUN
treasure hunt
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At Lakehouse, the interns spent two hours on “Mission KPMG,” a scavenger hunt with eight activities, including separating AI-generated fact from fiction, as well as matching the firm’s AI tools to the best-use case.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

Finding the best pint in a given city has become a digital scavenger hunt.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 19, 2026

It’s the reason meal kits feel so soothing — everything ready, nothing frantic, no mid-recipe scavenger hunt for a missing clove of garlic.

From Salon Dec. 20, 2025

A “death file” should contain essential documents such as birth and marriage certificates, divorce decrees, life insurance policies, and a list of financial accounts to prevent a scavenger hunt for information.

From Barron's Nov. 9, 2025

“When you’re in a library, researching a topic, you’re on a scavenger hunt, looking for clues and prizes in books instead of your attic or backyard.”

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein



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