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as in dismissed
to drive or force out
chased the cat out of the garden
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as in pursued
to go after or on the track of
a dog that likes to chase cars
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as in raced
to proceed or move quickly
they chased all over the place to find the missing child
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Recent Examples of chased
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Without hesitation, Gunner flew down the stairs to the yard and chased after the bunny.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
According to unconfirmed police dispatch reports, witnesses chased the suspect to the Monroe stop on the CTA Red Line, where officers took him into custody.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Angels chased outside the strike zone on just 14 percent of their swings against Imai.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Jo Adell’s two-out RBI single tied it at 4-4 and chased Imai.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Recently, Kristen chased a terrified family with young children up a nearby stairway.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
All the agencies chased the versatile 25-year-old.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
My unpopular opinion and I were basically chased out of the room.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
Verb
Isaiah Evans slipped trying to curl to the rim and Solo Ball scooped up the ball, racing toward the basket, chased by the likely player of the year, Cam Boozer.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
Without hesitation, Gunner flew down the stairs to the yard and chased after the bunny.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
According to unconfirmed police dispatch reports, witnesses chased the suspect to the Monroe stop on the CTA Red Line, where officers took him into custody.
—Todd Feurer, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
The Angels chased outside the strike zone on just 14 percent of their swings against Imai.
—Chandler Rome, New York Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Jo Adell’s two-out RBI single tied it at 4-4 and chased Imai.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Recently, Kristen chased a terrified family with young children up a nearby stairway.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Mar. 2026
All the agencies chased the versatile 25-year-old.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
My unpopular opinion and I were basically chased out of the room.
—Josh Tyrangiel, The Atlantic, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chased
Adjective
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In 2026, booking a trip at home or abroad can feel laced with uncertainty.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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However, unlike laced sneakers that are always coming undone, these shoes feature an easy-to-use adjustable hook-and-loop strap for better wearability.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In February, the judge overseeing the case dismissed several claims against the bank, but let stand two others.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Far too often, symptoms such as fatigue, swelling, shortness of breath and nerve pain are misdiagnosed or dismissed.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The family would eventually move to Tennessee full-time as the teen pursued a career in music.—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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The former owners of the property, Alterra Worldwide and real estate executives Tony Bader and Mike Sarimsakci, pursued conventional financing and other funding options for development.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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These are the same woods where Pocasset native people hunted and gathered food.—
Lynne Sullivan,
The Providence Journal,
28 Mar. 2026
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The story goes back to 1913 when Sen̓áḵw was a coastal village where Squamish people hunted and fished.—
Alex Mayyasi,
NPR,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Peter Barnum, one of the people on shore who raced to the rescue, described the exhaustion of one of the victims, the father.—
Ted Scouten,
CBS News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Armed to the teeth With a 5-2 lead, the Red Sox raced through the final frames.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Whether rendered in smooth leather, embossed textures, or bold seasonal colors, the top-handle bag offers a timeless way to add structure and sophistication to a collection.—
Jasmine Fox-Suliaman,
InStyle,
15 Mar. 2026
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This could be a sign on an embossed seal or coin, or the features of a dramatic mask carved by a highly skilled mask maker and worn in the Greek theatre.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bucknor, who has been an MLB umpire since 1996, ejected Red Sox manager Alex Cora after calling Trevor Story out on a check swing.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Patience, who was a senior at Chapel Hill High School, was ejected from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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At the end of Ellroy’s novel, Dieterling is tracked down by LAPD lieutenant Ed Exley—the same cop who, earlier in the book, murdered three innocent Black suspects during a raid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Nok has been documenting his journey on social media, building an audience of nearly one million across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and his movements are being live-tracked via the travel app Polarsteps.—
Salma Arafa,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Chased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chased. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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