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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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
Alec Lewis, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Free Cash Flow Fuels Dividends and Buybacks Veteran investors might remember past gold bull markets where companies, flush with cash, chased growth at any cost.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Across the series, viewers watched as Rory and Lorelai attended Friday night dinners, got breakfast as Luke's, and chased success, both in their personal and professional lives.
—Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
The victim ran toward the motel office while Cobos-Martinez chased after him with the machete, police said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Time generally runs out on teams that are doing the chasing while every passing day is like a win intself for the teams being chased.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Bergert was chased early as the Royals lost 10-2 to the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
The driver filmed the incident and laughed as an officer chased after him, court documents say.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Several officers chased after the man, ordering him to drop the knife.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss chased him and dragged him down from behind, landing on McCarthy’s ankle.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Free Cash Flow Fuels Dividends and Buybacks Veteran investors might remember past gold bull markets where companies, flush with cash, chased growth at any cost.
—Frank Holmes, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Across the series, viewers watched as Rory and Lorelai attended Friday night dinners, got breakfast as Luke's, and chased success, both in their personal and professional lives.
—Samantha Highfill, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2025
The victim ran toward the motel office while Cobos-Martinez chased after him with the machete, police said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2025
Time generally runs out on teams that are doing the chasing while every passing day is like a win intself for the teams being chased.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
Bergert was chased early as the Royals lost 10-2 to the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.
—Kansas City Star, 9 Sep. 2025
The driver filmed the incident and laughed as an officer chased after him, court documents say.
—Real-Time News Team, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
Several officers chased after the man, ordering him to drop the knife.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chased
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Clearly, leaving Palmer out or taking him off when Sanchez was dismissed is a huge call because of his hugely influential talent.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Estonian officials dismissed that, pointing to radar information and visual identification confirming the Russian jets entered the country's airspace.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Some founding members, like White — who died in February 2016 of Parkinson's disease at age 74 — stepped back from touring or recording due to health issues, while others pursued solo projects or different musical opportunities.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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Some details are known today, while others are still being pursued to ensure every possibility is considered.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
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Two Cornell students hunted and skinned a 120-pound bear inside a residence hall kitchen over the weekend, university personnel said.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Now you’re trapped inside, hunted by rogue security protocols and hostile malware.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Both times, Brown wrestled off a defender and raced for gains of 20-plus yards.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer strode to the scene as armed officers raced past him.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
21 Sep. 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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The fan was immediately ejected from Gainbridge Fieldhouse by security.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Pfalzner's models show that interstellar objects — bodies ejected from other star systems — could be captured by these planet-forming disks.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The sheriff's office said the person ran from sight but was later tracked with dogs to a nearby trailhead.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
19 Sep. 2025
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Data tracked by installation prevention statisticians shows that units participating in the EQ workshops consistently report improvements in self-awareness, communication, empathy, and conflict management.—
Kevin Kruse,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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But there’s something genuinely unsettling about watching Katherine get stalked by the bubbles from her bath or the room itself somehow teleport around the hotel; if nothing else, the suite is certainly one of the season’s more unusual villains.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025
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In the Netflix show, written by Ryan Murphy, Hunnam plays Ed Gein, the serial killer who stalked the fields of rural Wisconsin in the 1950s.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Chased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chased. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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