1
as in dismissed
to drive or force out
chased the cat out of the garden
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2
as in pursued
to go after or on the track of
a dog that likes to chase cars
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3
as in hunted
to seek out (game) for food or sport
owls often chase mice in the dark
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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
Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
As Leo chased Genesis around the kitchen, Rosalba and her mother prepared lunch—a delicious meal of chicken cooked in a broth of cinnamon, clove, laurel, and sour orange.
—Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Their antagonist, a powerful older sow, chased behind, sending water flying.
—Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
An Indianapolis police vehicle pursuit turned deadly when the pickup truck being chased went airborne and caught on fire.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Picture show In the 1960s, two couples told a story about being chased by a large flying creature on a rural road, and since then, the legend of the Mothman has grown.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, cases continue working their way through local courts – including one in Florida where a man in a truck allegedly chased and cornered a minivan occupied by a group of men heading to work on an April morning before dawn.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
At the end of a second-period power play, Rinzel chased a rebound off the end boards into the neutral zone.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Security guards quickly chased after the man while Ne-Yo continued his performance.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Will Brennan hit a ball deep to right field and Pérez chased it down, but couldn’t get to it.
—Ryan Ford, Freep.com, 6 Oct. 2025
As Leo chased Genesis around the kitchen, Rosalba and her mother prepared lunch—a delicious meal of chicken cooked in a broth of cinnamon, clove, laurel, and sour orange.
—Simon Willis, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
Their antagonist, a powerful older sow, chased behind, sending water flying.
—Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
An Indianapolis police vehicle pursuit turned deadly when the pickup truck being chased went airborne and caught on fire.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 2 Oct. 2025
Picture show In the 1960s, two couples told a story about being chased by a large flying creature on a rural road, and since then, the legend of the Mothman has grown.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
In the meantime, cases continue working their way through local courts – including one in Florida where a man in a truck allegedly chased and cornered a minivan occupied by a group of men heading to work on an April morning before dawn.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
At the end of a second-period power play, Rinzel chased a rebound off the end boards into the neutral zone.
—Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Security guards quickly chased after the man while Ne-Yo continued his performance.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 29 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chased
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Arkansas coach Sam Pittman was fired Sunday, and defensive coordinator Travis Williams, co-defensive coordinator Marcus Woodson and defensive line coach Deke Adams were dismissed Monday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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Pushed to extremes While footage and photographs of starving Palestinians in Gaza have horrified audiences abroad, inside Israel they have been dismissed by many as manipulated or untrue.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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If the site was to be pursued for a data center, the location’s proximity to fresh water is also ideal — data centers need cooling methods to prevent overheating, and Lake Michigan is a good source if used responsibly, Wilson said.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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That is why the Chargers pursued him in 2024.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Fort Worth was the historical homeland of the Wichita and Affiliated Tribes, whose people lived, hunted, and migrated through lands today called North Texas.—
Hollace Ava Weiner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Oct. 2025
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While mountain lions are highly adaptable to various ecosystems, their numbers declined historically due to being hunted by fearful humans.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Howden, a backup pressed into action by injuries to both starting safeties, raced 86 yards for a touchdown that punctuated a 26-14 Saints win.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Tar Heels were boat raced by TCU and UCF, losing by a combined 82-23.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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During the trial, after Cardi took the stand to deliver her testimony, several of her impassioned exchanges with the plaintiff's lawyer, Ron Rosen Janfaza, went viral due to her unfiltered, expletive-laced responses and animated expressions, including eye rolls and shrugs.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Nearby, along an entrance to Highway 101, a separate barrier was tagged with an expletive-laced anti-Israel message referencing the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement, along with additional swastikas scattered throughout the area.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
11 Aug. 2025
Verb
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After a confrontation with officials, Reeve was ejected and later fined by the WNBA for criticizing officials during a postgame news conference.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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When a foul wasn’t called on the play, Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve charged the court to challenge a referee and was ejected from the game.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 2024, the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 821 attempts to censor library materials and services.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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Some of the most ear-tickling passages just consist of a bass, a drum loop (or maybe real drums, hard to say) and then Swift’s very naked solo voice suddenly triple- or quadruple-tracked into a playful choir, without any big army of synths to bolster it.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Lierz stayed at the truck and glassed the pronghorn while Zutterman stalked slowly and quietly to the animal.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
2 Oct. 2025
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Neighbors who spoke with Fox 5 and WABC alleged that one of the girls was being stalked by the teen suspect for months, and that her friend just happened to be with her when the driver mowed them down.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Chased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chased. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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