as in pursuit
the act of going after or in the tracks of another
despite our determined chasing, the rabbit got away
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as in dismissing
to drive or force out
chased the cat out of the garden
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as in pursuing
to go after or on the track of
a dog that likes to chase cars
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as in hunting
to seek out (game) for food or sport
owls often chase mice in the dark
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as in racing
to proceed or move quickly
they chased all over the place to find the missing child
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Recent Examples of chasing
Brian Robin, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
When the weather van was ready, the storm chasing began.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
Zee’s passion does not stop with storm chasing and climate.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Matchday one began with a chasing in Los Angeles, and ended with a raging Lionel Messi chasing the referee and his assistants through a side door at the LA Memorial Coliseum.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Storm-chasing meteorologist Reed Timmer of Discovery Channel fame traveled into the thick of things.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2026
Their growth across five South Florida locations reflects not trend-chasing, but trust earned.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Others chimed in accusing Blackbird of recklessness and profit-chasing and demanding that the company reimburse taxpayers for the expense of the rescue operations.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Nebraska, meanwhile, has spent the last quarter-century chasing memories.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Grace Raynor, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Like many of their fans, each member was born to immigrant parents who settled in Southern California chasing something better.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
Add the fact that Rolex produced many thousands of these over eight years, and there’s simply too much supply chasing too little enthusiasm.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
Video shows Murillo chasing Carillo down the alley and around a corner.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
But Sporting didn’t want to be chasing the ball for long stretches, and the players didn’t manage to keep possession often enough.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2026
How to Plan a Trip Trying to follow the original Route 66 today can feel a bit like chasing smoke.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The couple endure serious hardships but continue to stay together while chasing their dreams.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
The same is true however, for the Seattle Kraken, the last playoff qualifier in the West presently, as well as the San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators, who are chasing Seattle along with the Kings.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Noun
Those girl-chasing, beach muscles helped somewhat in the Titans’ spring-season opener, a one-stroke victory over Cal Poly San Luis Obispo on a difficult Saticoy Country Club course outside Ventura earlier this month.
—Brian Robin, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
When the weather van was ready, the storm chasing began.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 25 Feb. 2026
Zee’s passion does not stop with storm chasing and climate.
—ABC News, 24 Feb. 2026
Matchday one began with a chasing in Los Angeles, and ended with a raging Lionel Messi chasing the referee and his assistants through a side door at the LA Memorial Coliseum.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Storm-chasing meteorologist Reed Timmer of Discovery Channel fame traveled into the thick of things.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2026
Their growth across five South Florida locations reflects not trend-chasing, but trust earned.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
Others chimed in accusing Blackbird of recklessness and profit-chasing and demanding that the company reimburse taxpayers for the expense of the rescue operations.
—Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 18 Feb. 2026
Nebraska, meanwhile, has spent the last quarter-century chasing memories.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
Verb
Though South Dakota State is a regular participant in the NCAA Tournament, and likely would have been dancing win or lose, the Bison were chasing their first bid in the 68-team field.
—Grace Raynor, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
Like many of their fans, each member was born to immigrant parents who settled in Southern California chasing something better.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 9 Mar. 2026
Add the fact that Rolex produced many thousands of these over eight years, and there’s simply too much supply chasing too little enthusiasm.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
Video shows Murillo chasing Carillo down the alley and around a corner.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 9 Mar. 2026
But Sporting didn’t want to be chasing the ball for long stretches, and the players didn’t manage to keep possession often enough.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2026
How to Plan a Trip Trying to follow the original Route 66 today can feel a bit like chasing smoke.
—Zoey Goto, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2026
The couple endure serious hardships but continue to stay together while chasing their dreams.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 8 Mar. 2026
The same is true however, for the Seattle Kraken, the last playoff qualifier in the West presently, as well as the San Jose Sharks and Nashville Predators, who are chasing Seattle along with the Kings.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chasing
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According to police, Matuszewski allegedly engaged police in a pursuit, driving recklessly and failing to stay his lane.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2026
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The possibility of embracing al fresco living via these outdoor kitchen ideas is an exciting pursuit; consider options like firing up the grilling station, utilizing a stylish pizza oven, or enjoying a meal under a pergola along with friends and family.—
Megan Johnson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Mar. 2026
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Despite the extraordinary decision, Mejia remained in custody while the case returned to Travis County — where was convicted and sentenced to life in prison — for the final legal step of dismissing the charges.—
Austin Sanders,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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In February, Judge Arun Subramanian handed down a summary judgment dismissing that claim.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
9 Mar. 2026
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Another lawsuit has challenged whether the legislature had the authority to begin pursuing the redistricting plan prior to the vote on the amendment.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Mar. 2026
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Before Castro began preventing citizens from leaving the country, Cuba’s then-thriving professional leagues had already turned amateur, forcing top players such as Perez and Cárdenas to decide between pursuing their MLB careers or living a rewardless life as stars in Cuba.—
Tyler Carmona,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2026
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Aspiring home buyers can look forward to a modestly more favorable real estate market heading into the spring house-hunting season.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Court documents in that case say Miller also faced a related case charging him with illegally hunting on a game refuge, but that case was not found in a statewide search of Iowa online court records.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The other six warned the city was racing toward a costly and uncertain exit strategy.—
Devyani Chhetri,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Her propulsive new book, Driven, traces a life shaped by that belief—from racing her brother on a 50cc bike in Oban, Scotland, at six, to entering the Kart World Championship at 14 as the only girl in the paddock.—
Lale Arikoglu,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Mar. 2026
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Similarly, narrow definitions of terms such as tracking and surveillance could still permit a wide range of domestic intelligence-gathering, Carson, the former Army undersecretary, told me.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
7 Mar. 2026
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Studies of satellite data tracking deforestation suggest that Venezuela lost roughly 185 square miles (480 square kilometers) to gold mining alone from 2018 to 2025.—
Antonio Machado Allison,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2026
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Senator Sheehy joined Capitol Police in lifting up and ejecting anti war protestor Brian McGinnis from a SASC subcommittee hearing.—
Alan He,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Other videos geolocated by CNN appear to show a fighter jet pilot on the ground in Kuwait after ejecting from an aircraft.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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Secretary of Energy Chris Wright Tuesday posted and then deleted a tweet claiming the Navy was escorting ships.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the administration has said the Navy would at some point start escorting oil ships through the waterway.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Chasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chasing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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