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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
Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Kathie Lee Gifford never chased fame.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Gerson chased Lyanco; the two then exchanged punches.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The Spartans chased Luke Harrison in the fourth with a solo home run, then two more knocks that sent Jim Schlossnagle to the mound to take the ball.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Two batters after Ohtani's drive, Suzuki chased Ko by homering for a 4-3 lead.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Someone chased me to my car bruh.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Figure skating champion Alysa Liu, fresh off winning two gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, posted on Instagram Stories on Wednesday, March 4, that she was swarmed by a crowd and chased to her vehicle after landing at an airport upon her return to the United States.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Montgomery chased it for a swinging strike.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
The closing sequence, where Scarpetta is chased through her home by the murderer, was filmed on the final day of shooting.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Kathie Lee Gifford never chased fame.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Gerson chased Lyanco; the two then exchanged punches.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
The Spartans chased Luke Harrison in the fourth with a solo home run, then two more knocks that sent Jim Schlossnagle to the mound to take the ball.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 7 Mar. 2026
Two batters after Ohtani's drive, Suzuki chased Ko by homering for a 4-3 lead.
—ABC News, 7 Mar. 2026
Someone chased me to my car bruh.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Mar. 2026
Figure skating champion Alysa Liu, fresh off winning two gold medals at the 2026 Winter Olympics, posted on Instagram Stories on Wednesday, March 4, that she was swarmed by a crowd and chased to her vehicle after landing at an airport upon her return to the United States.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
Montgomery chased it for a swinging strike.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 2 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chased
Adjective
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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
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In the photo posted to Instagram, Stone wore a red, laced lingerie ensemble and crossed her legs while sitting in a luxurious white and gold chair.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
18 Feb. 2026
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After the allegations against his son, the official was dismissed from his post, according to a decision published Wednesday in the state government’s official gazette.—
Eléonore Hughes,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Figures in the main opposition Republican People’s Party, known by its Turkish initials CHP, have dismissed the charges as politically motivated.—
Beril Akman,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Uncompensated seizure under the land-expropriation law can only be pursued under narrow circumstances—when land is unused or has been abandoned, for example—and the program seemingly has yet to seize any property.—
Boyce Upholt,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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Kane County received around $103 million in total, per the county, and in the years since has pursued a variety of programs and capital projects.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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The tribes needed their wild game back, but how people hunted that game had to change first.—
Christine Peterson,
Outdoor Life,
5 Mar. 2026
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Bison were once plentiful in Illinois but were hunted close to extinction in the 19th century.—
Doug George,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Mar. 2026
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Gasoline prices have raced closer to $4 per gallon during the war, squeezing many household budgets that are already under pressure.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Mar. 2026
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The driver raced along the 710 and 5 Freeways, driving recklessly and winding through residential neighborhoods.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
12 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
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For a stylish touch, the pitcher has a glossy, pink finish that’s complemented by embossed bows, an ergonomic handle, and an easy-pour spout.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026
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How do key components of matter — gas, dust, and heavy elements — flow into, get transported throughout, and ejected out of galaxies over time?—
Big Think,
Big Think,
11 Mar. 2026
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Both were ejected from the motorcycle.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The man’s death marks Kansas City’s 24th homicide of 2026, compared to 26 at this time last year, according to data tracked by The Star, which includes fatal police shootings.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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But one of the getaway drivers got lost in Danville and abandoned the plan, taking his group to East Oakland, where a police drone tracked them down.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Chased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chased. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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