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as in to out
to drive or force out
chased the cat out of the garden
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as in to pursue
to go after or on the track of
a dog that likes to chase cars
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as in to race
to proceed or move quickly
they chased all over the place to find the missing child
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Recent Examples of chase
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
One scampers ahead, while the other zips behind, chasing, playing and pausing only to take in the sights and scents of their new territory.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Christopher Murray
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The chase scene leading up to this mirrors a very similar one in the game in a lot of ways.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 2025
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Verb
Machado has chased at a 21.5% rate over the course of his streak.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
One scampers ahead, while the other zips behind, chasing, playing and pausing only to take in the sights and scents of their new territory.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025
Noun
And don’t forget the laser pointers that turn your living room into a high-speed chase arena, where your cats can unleash their inner hunter and show off their agility.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 May 2025
The chase scene leading up to this mirrors a very similar one in the game in a lot of ways.
—ArsTechnica, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chase
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Jenner, matching in monochrome with sisters Kendall Jenner and Kim Kardashian, attended the 2025 Met Gala with Ferragamo designer Maximilian Davis on her arm days before her Rome outing with Chalamet.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
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Politico further reported that one cardinal was banned from the conclave proceedings after a posthumous letter sent by Pope Francis outed him for partaking in financial fraud.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
7 May 2025
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During the mid to late 1980s, McGillis pursued roles on the stage, playing various roles in Shakespeare plays, including The Merchant of Venice and Twelfth Night.—
Georgia Slater,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Schools and Communities Leaving MIT to pursue a PhD, Yinka-Banjo envisions future growth of a movement in her country toward this kind of collaboration.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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There is no evidence of Malayan tigers living or hunting in groups except for mothers raising their young, officials said.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2025
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Jalen Brunson is hunting and killing, even Jrue Holiday.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2025
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Fils, the French No. 1, raced to the net to pick up a Tsitsipas drop shot and scooped it back into play.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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America’s gross domestic product, the broadest measure of the US economy, showed its first quarterly contraction since early 2022, as importers raced to bring in goods before punishing tariff rates kicked in.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
12 May 2025
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Often, people who fall prey to scams don’t want to admit they could have been fooled — but that shame can in turn keep others in the dark.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
11 May 2025
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Some quarterbacks have stronger arms, some have quicker releases, some can run, and some can improvise amidst the dangers of a defense that sees the quarterback as its prey.—
Cary Goodman,
New York Daily News,
4 May 2025
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When his then-girlfriend’s educational pursuits brought her to San Diego State University, Heinze decided to follow her and soon got his own teaching credential.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 May 2025
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The announcement from Trump comes after officials from Russia and Ukraine met in Istanbul, Turkey, on Friday to hold direct talks about the pursuit of peace.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
17 May 2025
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The announcement comes after a jury candidate was dismissed on the first day of Combs' trial due to her connection to the publishing company.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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When Trump left the presidency in 2021, the court dismissed the case as moot, leaving the constitutional provision largely untested and unresolved.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
13 May 2025
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According to FlightAware, which tracks flight delays and cancelLations, there were 37 departures from and 42 arrivals to Newark canceled as of 11 a.m. ET on Sunday.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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Nonetheless, investors looking for attractive picks amid the ongoing volatility can track the recommendations of top Wall Street analysts, who have the expertise to select stocks with the potential to thrive despite short-term challenges.—
TipRanks.com Staff,
CNBC,
11 May 2025
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“Chase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chase. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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