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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1
as in dismissing
to drive or force out
chased the cat out of the garden
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2
as in pursuing
to go after or on the track of
a dog that likes to chase cars
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3
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
Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Tail chasing is the favorite hobby that the six-month-old American Shorthair/Siamese mix indulges in throughout the day, says her owner, Colleen Metz.
—Evan Moore
november 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
The film that reignited the parody genre after a stagnant decade-plus, Scary Movie grossed $278 million worldwide and launched a new era of gross-chasing for Dimension Films.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Dre Greenlaw, of course, got hit with a one-game suspension for chasing and verbally threatening referee Brad Allen, according to the NFL, which was upheld on appeal.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Have a walking-style top-water lure ready for bass schooling on the surface chasing shad.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
Yet having been shut out by midtable flyers Gamba Osaka, who had been chasing an eighth victory in a row, hope remains for a bunched chasing pack that seems hellbent on ensuring a multi-team title race.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
And what such chasing led to such a remarkable writer!
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Nearby Juno Beach is home the famous Juno Beach Pier, a 990-foot boardwalk that’s a popular spot for fishing and sunset chasing.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Landon Mion , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Fátima Bosch grew up in Santiago de Teapa, Tabasco, and has been chasing her pageant dreams for years.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Suddenly, a Demogorgon attacks, chasing Will up a tree and leading to a gnarly fall.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Bay Area airports affected by reductions While Sacramento isn’t among the top-40 airports targeted for the 10% reduction in flights, as outlined by federal officials, other California airports haven’t been spared even while chasing a sustained rebound in passenger trips.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Set in Los Angeles, the film will chart how a single crime weaves together the lives of a TV host, his restless wife, a country music idol, two small-time crooks and an ex-con, all of whom are chasing the promise of a better life.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Oriental Narratives on the Global Stage As Chinese brands evolve from chasing scale to shaping meaning, global fashion weeks have become essential to building emotional resonance.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
Minutes later, a fumble deep in Buffs territory set up another Wildcats touchdown, leaving the hosts scoreless and already chasing.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The pictures show the inseparable duo standing side by side, playing together, and chasing each other.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
Black Friday is just 23 days away, a day synonymous with deal-chasing and a widespread shop-til-you-drop attitude among consumers.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Tail chasing is the favorite hobby that the six-month-old American Shorthair/Siamese mix indulges in throughout the day, says her owner, Colleen Metz.
—Evan Moore
november 3, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2025
The film that reignited the parody genre after a stagnant decade-plus, Scary Movie grossed $278 million worldwide and launched a new era of gross-chasing for Dimension Films.
—Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Oct. 2025
Dre Greenlaw, of course, got hit with a one-game suspension for chasing and verbally threatening referee Brad Allen, according to the NFL, which was upheld on appeal.
—Joe Nguyen, Denver Post, 26 Oct. 2025
Have a walking-style top-water lure ready for bass schooling on the surface chasing shad.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
Yet having been shut out by midtable flyers Gamba Osaka, who had been chasing an eighth victory in a row, hope remains for a bunched chasing pack that seems hellbent on ensuring a multi-team title race.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
And what such chasing led to such a remarkable writer!
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Nearby Juno Beach is home the famous Juno Beach Pier, a 990-foot boardwalk that’s a popular spot for fishing and sunset chasing.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
In one incident, video obtained by FOX News shows two masked men holding handguns chasing a screaming resident around his house.
—Landon Mion , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Fátima Bosch grew up in Santiago de Teapa, Tabasco, and has been chasing her pageant dreams for years.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Suddenly, a Demogorgon attacks, chasing Will up a tree and leading to a gnarly fall.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Bay Area airports affected by reductions While Sacramento isn’t among the top-40 airports targeted for the 10% reduction in flights, as outlined by federal officials, other California airports haven’t been spared even while chasing a sustained rebound in passenger trips.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Set in Los Angeles, the film will chart how a single crime weaves together the lives of a TV host, his restless wife, a country music idol, two small-time crooks and an ex-con, all of whom are chasing the promise of a better life.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Oriental Narratives on the Global Stage As Chinese brands evolve from chasing scale to shaping meaning, global fashion weeks have become essential to building emotional resonance.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
Minutes later, a fumble deep in Buffs territory set up another Wildcats touchdown, leaving the hosts scoreless and already chasing.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The pictures show the inseparable duo standing side by side, playing together, and chasing each other.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chasing
Noun
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But Vanderbilt, as attention, pressure and fatigue rise on a pursuit no one outside its camp expected, is essentially two teams with two games left in the 2025 regular season.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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The crash remains under active investigation by the FHP as officials work to reconstruct the events and review pursuit protocols.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Confidence can tip into defensiveness, so your challenge has a lot to do with asserting boundaries without emotional withdrawal and honoring your needs without dismissing others.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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The president spoke little about democracy in Venezuela, dismissing a potential role for its longstanding democratic opposition in running the country in the immediate aftermath of the operation.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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Instead of pursuing chances to pitch reboots of Hollywood’s most beloved properties, scraping the bottom of the barrel might afford you more opportunities to make films that truly feel your own.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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The district has secured a $250,000 grant from the NFL Foundation and is pursuing a grant from the Green Bay Packers.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Investigators found the bodies nearby — Davis and Shelton had been shot, Friedt had been stabbed with a hunting knife whose blade broke off in her chest, and Flemmons died from asphyxiation after suffering blunt-force injuries, per A&E, citing Julie Young’s book The Burger Chef Murders in Indiana.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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The actual culling is reserved for licensed hunters and local hunting associations, some of whom do it recreationally or as a part-time job.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Phelps was also lauded for expanding NASCAR's international footprint, securing long-term media rights and charter agreements, and building a leadership team that is focused on building the future of stock car racing with fan experience at its core.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Jan. 2026
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Admire holiday toy trains racing through a miniature metropolis.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This ensuing odyssey rapidly evolves from a mere tracking expedition into a brutal test of endurance and a profound, sensory initiation.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
7 Jan. 2026
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People are going all out to make their cards visually appealing and fun to use, turning goal-tracking into a hands-on activity that’s both satisfying and motivating.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes set the tone before kickoff by ejecting Ravens kicker Justin Tucker and his equipment from the area where the Chiefs were warming up.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2026
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That blast obliterated a park boardwalk, ejecting rocks and mud hundreds of feet into the air.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
23 Dec. 2025
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On Tuesday afternoon, the sidewalk in front of the facility had become a hive of activity – including the return of Nick Shirley – as media and Shirley supporters watched adults escorting children in and out.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
1 Jan. 2026
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He is monitored with a video camera that is attached to his escorting officer.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
20 Dec. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Chasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chasing. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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