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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
Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
This happens as a person being chased by another person runs up from the street, falls on the sidewalk, gets up, and keeps heading toward the house.
—Steve Karnowski, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
In it, a character named Ricky — a high school running back — is chased by rival gang members.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
The relevant portion of the 9-minute video begins with a car driving onto a sidewalk before the driver gets out and is chased on foot by what appears to be a federal officer.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
In the film, the character Ricky, a high school running back, is chased by rival gang members.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Paolo chased Gossip Girl with a starring role on Revenge and appearances in films like Friend Request (2016) and Distancing Socially (2021).
—Rachel Desantis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026
Artur Silovs stopped 19 shots for the Penguins and had little work to do after Pittsburgh chased Bobrovsky following Soderblom's third goal in 15 games since being acquired in a trade with Detroit.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Without hesitation, Gunner flew down the stairs to the yard and chased after the bunny.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Andrés Giménez chased after one above the zone, lifting a shallow fly ball that Teoscar Hernández could corral without allowing a run to score.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
This happens as a person being chased by another person runs up from the street, falls on the sidewalk, gets up, and keeps heading toward the house.
—Steve Karnowski, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
In it, a character named Ricky — a high school running back — is chased by rival gang members.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 6 Apr. 2026
The relevant portion of the 9-minute video begins with a car driving onto a sidewalk before the driver gets out and is chased on foot by what appears to be a federal officer.
—Anthony Bettin, CBS News, 6 Apr. 2026
In the film, the character Ricky, a high school running back, is chased by rival gang members.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 6 Apr. 2026
Paolo chased Gossip Girl with a starring role on Revenge and appearances in films like Friend Request (2016) and Distancing Socially (2021).
—Rachel Desantis, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Apr. 2026
Artur Silovs stopped 19 shots for the Penguins and had little work to do after Pittsburgh chased Bobrovsky following Soderblom's third goal in 15 games since being acquired in a trade with Detroit.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Without hesitation, Gunner flew down the stairs to the yard and chased after the bunny.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 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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If Camarena completed the program, the charges would be dismissed.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
12 Apr. 2026
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Earlier, Lucknow got off to a poor start when Kagiso Rabada (1-54) dismissed Mitchell Marsh for 11.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pressed by rival camps, pursued by the political press corps, the claims were largely confined to unvetted corners of the internet until this week, when Swalwell’s campaign — knowing the whispers were getting louder — issued a public statement denying any wrongdoing.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Notably, Muniz pursued his lifelong dream of being a race car driver.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Between 1995 and 2014, the chimps maintained long-standing friendships across three distinct clusters that mated, hunted and protected each other.—
Ryan Brennan
April 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
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His role as Robbie Prendergrast, a Philadelphia area garbage collector turned trap house robber who is hunted by the FBI, has already earned him a Critics Choice Award nomination, following Critics Choice and Emmy noms for his work in Netflix’s Ozark.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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As the image spread online, an ambulance raced to find them.—
Diaa Hadid,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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Stock Chart IconStock chart icon Alibaba has raced to expand its AI offerings amid intense competition in China, building on its flagship Qwen large language model and chatbot app.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
10 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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Blue Jays manager John Schneider was ejected in the top of the fifth for arguing with plate umpire Dan Merzel after a balk by Gausman.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler and Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López each received seven-game suspensions from Major League Baseball on Wednesday after they were ejected following their participation in a brawl Tuesday night.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The killing is Kansas City’s 30th homicide of the year, according to data tracked by The Star.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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The now desperate Sun Gym gang had tracked down their former captive.—
Troy Roberts,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Chased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chased. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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