as in laced
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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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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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Verb
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The women also sued local hospitals and health care networks, but those claims were dismissed.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2025 -
Rodgers dismissed three of Rashada’s other counts Tuesday, almost four months after a hearing.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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While Tanner Scott is atop their list, and the club pursued a trade of Devin Williams, there is still a multitude of options available.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Wreckage, oil and human remains washed up on beaches from South Florida to Long Island, New York, and horrified civilians watched from Atlantic City’s boardwalk as German subs pursued and sank merchant ships in broad daylight.—
David Wolman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
8 Jan. 2025
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Clouded leopards are threatened by deforestation and poaching, as land is cleared for palm oil agriculture and they are hunted for their teeth, pelt and bones used in some traditional medicine, according to the Smithsonian.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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For much of human history, humans hunted and gathered, lived in caves and worked together in small groups for survival.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Faux fur is on point for this season, as well as embossed leather…distressed or used leather and animal print.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 Mar. 2025
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The bride wore a sweetheart rhinestone floor-length dress, while the groom opted for an all-white embossed suit.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
9 Dec. 2024
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Torres was ruled out and the fans were ejected and later banned from attending any MLB games.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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Security came down to address Whalen, but he wasn’t ejected from the game.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Certainly, indecision has stalked the club under the Glazers and even those with expectations of glory anticipate that the ride will not be smooth.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
23 Dec. 2024
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Most of the time, the squirrels seized an opportunity to chase a vole across a short distance in an open area, while a few stalked and quietly ambushed their prey.—
Michael Irving,
New Atlas,
22 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The top was paired with a black fringed miniskirt with studded details around the waistband and black cowboy boots.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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These flowers—delicate, white trillium and fringed phacelia—are much more gentle on the eyes than the showy posies out West.—
Emma Veidt,
Outside Online,
14 Apr. 2025
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The box office blues have been banished in historic fashion.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2025
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Cocktails are designed to be part of the show, like a Samurai Old Fashioned banished with flaming cinnamon.—
Anna Spiegel,
Axios,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Chased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chased. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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