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scavenger

[skav-in-jer] / ˈskæv ɪn dʒər /
NOUN
forager
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NOUN
collector
Synonyms


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At one man's request, the agency devised a "Mission Impossible" production for an adventurous young woman: an iPad delivered in the morning launched a scavenger hunt across Paris by sidecar and by boat.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

Many scavenger species have also developed behaviors that help limit their exposure to disease, further reducing the risks associated with this food source.

From Science Daily • Jan. 19, 2026

Throughout the game, there will be scavenger hunts using video calls where residents get the chance to solve puzzles and riddles then send staff off to find the next clue.

From BBC • Jan. 14, 2026

For families, the museum provides a special guide and activities that include a scavenger hunt, try-on clothing and a selfie station.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

I had suddenly found a clue to a scavenger hunt I didn’t know I had joined.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen



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