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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
Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
Tennessee Tech's starting pitcher lasted just ⅔ of an inning before being chased out.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
In his next outing, the Tampa Bay Rays put up eight runs and chased Flaherty from the game after 2 1/3 innings.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
An immigration officer chased Aljorna who — according to the government — violently resisted arrest.
—Jack Brook, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
But Niklas was the only one who chased Nordic combined initially.
—Dana Oneil, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The warrant declaration states that footage from a Ring camera captured images of Rebecca Marodi fleeing their home as her wife chased her.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The nomination marks a late-career milestone for Kaplow, 71, who never chased Hollywood in the traditional sense.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
An officer chased him on foot before Rose fell to the ground.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
An immigration officer chased Aljorna who, according to the government, violently resisted arrest.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
Tennessee Tech's starting pitcher lasted just ⅔ of an inning before being chased out.
—Tony Catalina, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
In his next outing, the Tampa Bay Rays put up eight runs and chased Flaherty from the game after 2 1/3 innings.
—Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2026
An immigration officer chased Aljorna who — according to the government — violently resisted arrest.
—Jack Brook, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
But Niklas was the only one who chased Nordic combined initially.
—Dana Oneil, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
The warrant declaration states that footage from a Ring camera captured images of Rebecca Marodi fleeing their home as her wife chased her.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
The nomination marks a late-career milestone for Kaplow, 71, who never chased Hollywood in the traditional sense.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Feb. 2026
An officer chased him on foot before Rose fell to the ground.
—Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chased
Adjective
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Much like Malcolm and Eddie, Shawn and Marlon Williams were polar opposites, with one being straight laced and cool, while the other constantly created havoc.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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After the game, Kidd was asked about the critiques and dismissed the question with an expletive-laced response, using the F-word four times.—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The additional charges were dismissed.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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Obama dismissed those rumors, joking that if aliens existed and were being concealed, even the president was not in on it.—
Adisa Hargett-Robinson,
The Washington Examiner,
15 Feb. 2026
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Massiel Taveras was crowned Miss Dominican Republic in 2007 and has pursued acting since, finding success in the Latino market.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Death, stomach loss for earlier patients Not every patient who died after an operation by Heider had pursued weight loss surgery.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Last week, Wall Street shook when stocks of software and other companies tumbled as investors hunted for companies that could be potential losers if AI ends up remaking the world and their industries.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Stocks of software and other companies have tumbled as investors hunted for companies that could be potential losers if AI ends up remaking the world and their industries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Furnell’s team raced on the track at the Cortina Sliding Centre during the International Bobsleigh Federation’s World Cup in November and finished seventh out of 31 teams.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Their lungs raced while their quads screamed.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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The base of this display piece is light pink, with embossed pleats and diamonds that evoke a bridal gown.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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Details like eyelash fringing, subtle embroidery, and embossed velvet designs are an easy way to dress up a mundane sectional or lackluster white couch.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
20 Jan. 2026
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It was ruled a Flagrant 1 excessive foul, but not a dangerous Flagrant 2 foul, so Jamerson was not ejected from the game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Canada’s Tom Wilson and French player Pierre Crinon were ejected for fighting in Canada’s win on Sunday.—
Fernanda Figueroa,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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One item seen in the doorbell camera footage that investigators may have tracked down is the suspect's black gloves.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Food safety For three decades, federal health officials tracked food poisoning infections caused by eight germs.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Chased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chased. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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