CHASING Synonyms: 207 Similar and Opposite Words

chasing 1 of 2

noun

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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chasing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of chase

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

Noun

Corral’s overriding belief is that quality, awards-chasing, festival-style fare can – and should – also be mainstream. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 30 Oct. 2026 Sheen of Recyclability Consumers have long been confused by the chasing arrows symbol on many plastic containers. — Lisa Song, ProPublica, 29 Oct. 2026 There's also a huge range of northern lights tours available, from small-group photography excursions to longer aurora-chasing adventures. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The trunk-rattling track oozes bold proclamations about bag chasing, love at first sight, and cruising past his adversaries. — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026 About 99 percent of its products are original designs, while handwork accounts for more than 90 percent of production, using dozens of techniques including filigree, chasing and fine carving. — Li Jun, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 The main character home is less a style than a filter, and the homeowners who apply it earliest will spend less on trend-chasing over the next few years than those who wait for the pendulum to swing again. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026 In the past, his adrenalin-chasing has sometimes come at the expense of less extroverted passages. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 As the chasing cops weave around commuters and a school bus, dash cam video shows Trooper Major pulling up behind the truck and ramming it in the far-right breakdown lane. — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

Verb

In the mid-2010s, publications poured money into burgeoning social media video efforts, chasing the promise of reaching larger audiences and opening new lines of revenue. — Mia Sato, The Verge, 8 Nov. 2026 But chasing those most likely to gamble often means chasing addicts. — New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026 Rather than chasing volume, MTPeak is heading to the top of the market and aims to allow buyers to individually tailor each vehicle. — New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026 Shohei Ohtani being dead set on chasing the Cy Young Award killed the Dodgers’ chances at a three-peat. — Mirjam Swanson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026 Pittman is grateful for all the support and has advice for anyone thinking about chasing a dream. — Reg Chapman, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026 DraftKings is spending big to build up its prediction markets business, chasing Polymarket and Kalshi. — Kevin Stankiewicz,matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026 If these responsibilities are hard to coordinate, customer service workers often end up chasing hard-to-find answers across departments. — Chris Dunn, Forbes.com, 5 Nov. 2026 Florida should belong to the people who live here, not billionaires with cushy coastal vacation homes or corporations chasing a tax haven. — Cameron Driggers, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Nov. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for chasing

Noun

For more physical pursuits, the hotel has a nine-hole golf course and driving range, as well as three tennis courts.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
Christine Grimm, Founder of Aria Consulting International & Master Coach, guides leaders in the pursuit of sustainable growth and change.

— Christine Grimm, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of pursuit

Verb

The video, which has resurfaced on social media ahead of the midterms, features older Americans dismissing issues such as gun violence and climate change while sarcastically encouraging young people to stay home on Election Day.

— CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
The usual suspects tried dismissing Jokic and Doncic as international players.

— Bobby Burack OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of dismissing

Verb

Thea Energy is pursuing a different approach with a planar-coil architecture intended to simplify magnet production, construction and maintenance.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Nov. 2026
The disputes later spilled into the courts, with players challenging suspensions and the rival organizations pursuing competing legal claims.

— Matthew Tan, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of pursuing

Verb

Conor was transferred to the ICU after William had left for the evening, because his pancreas was inflamed and his heart was racing.

— Alana Semuels, Time, 10 Nov. 2026
Laird has a friendly competition with coworkers playing the mobile block puzzle game Block Blast, while chief financial officer Matteo Anversa plans to take his game day off to play Forza on a simulation racing rig.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of racing

Noun

The additional optical elements indicate improvements to the aircraft’s detection and tracking capabilities.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026
Based on our extensive research, analysis and price tracking, Travel Guard currently offers travelers the best and most cost-effective travel insurance available on the market largely thanks to its comprehensive coverage options.

— Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of tracking

Verb

This, essentially, was a driver ejecting them for their political views and fashion choices.

— Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026
Unscrewing its top reveals a small pin that can be used for punching holes, ejecting a SIM card, or simply as a toothpick.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of ejecting

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By late afternoon police were escorting activists off the construction site, though some still remained, local media reported.

— Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Meanwhile, Matt was in proud dad mode as he was photographed escorting his middle daughter up the steps of the American Museum of Natural History.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Nov. 2026