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
Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Leclerc cuts the chicane, but which point the chasing George Russell fully erases the 14-second gap Leclerc had when the lap commenced.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 11 May 2026
In a split-second, Golden Tempo passed the main chasing pack.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
There are frameworks for the market Avoca’s chasing (consider ServiceTitan, venture-backed and one of last year’s limited number of notable IPOs).
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
Just about every hitter on the team has been pressing at plate in attempt to try to create offense, which has led to a lot of chasing.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
The result is a fair that looks less like a global marketplace chasing scale and more like a regional platform consolidating its base.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
In fact, Voyageurs is among the best places in the lower 48 states for aurora chasing.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
And while chasing awards isn’t a primary focus for most chefs, a win is meaningful.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Art Mandalas, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Leading into the game against Bay State Conference rival Newton North (a 6-3 victory), Raiders coach Steve Balter had been chasing the game ball down after each of the Raiders games.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
Rai was among the chasing pack on the final day, starting among the glut of players at 4-under par through three rounds.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Dream big, but don’t ignore practical details while chasing inspiration.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Paper Tiger is a tense family drama set in the late ’80s in New York, following two brothers who are chasing the American dream.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
Everton assets will also be big differentials, so again, their players are good picks for those FPL managers chasing rank.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 11 May 2026
But studies like this can influence whether patients feel like hope is worth chasing.
—Kathi Rigby, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
From the volcanic islands of the Atlantic, the team—known as the Blue Sharks—are chasing history.
—Ricci Shryock, NPR, 10 May 2026
Noun
Conference circuits, competitive obsession, and trend-chasing are the marketing equivalents of San Francisco entropy.
—Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Leclerc cuts the chicane, but which point the chasing George Russell fully erases the 14-second gap Leclerc had when the lap commenced.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 11 May 2026
In a split-second, Golden Tempo passed the main chasing pack.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
There are frameworks for the market Avoca’s chasing (consider ServiceTitan, venture-backed and one of last year’s limited number of notable IPOs).
—Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 27 Apr. 2026
Just about every hitter on the team has been pressing at plate in attempt to try to create offense, which has led to a lot of chasing.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2026
The result is a fair that looks less like a global marketplace chasing scale and more like a regional platform consolidating its base.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
In fact, Voyageurs is among the best places in the lower 48 states for aurora chasing.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
And while chasing awards isn’t a primary focus for most chefs, a win is meaningful.
—Dallas Morning News, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
The next big thing is already chasing AI.
—Art Mandalas, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Leading into the game against Bay State Conference rival Newton North (a 6-3 victory), Raiders coach Steve Balter had been chasing the game ball down after each of the Raiders games.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 18 May 2026
Rai was among the chasing pack on the final day, starting among the glut of players at 4-under par through three rounds.
—Kevin Dotson, CNN Money, 17 May 2026
Dream big, but don’t ignore practical details while chasing inspiration.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Paper Tiger is a tense family drama set in the late ’80s in New York, following two brothers who are chasing the American dream.
—Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 11 May 2026
Everton assets will also be big differentials, so again, their players are good picks for those FPL managers chasing rank.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 11 May 2026
But studies like this can influence whether patients feel like hope is worth chasing.
—Kathi Rigby, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026
From the volcanic islands of the Atlantic, the team—known as the Blue Sharks—are chasing history.
—Ricci Shryock, NPR, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chasing
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Allin, showing his guts, kept his pursuit of glory.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Certainly like Trump in his first race for the presidency, Pratt is upping his brand (and book sales) in the process of his electoral pursuits.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
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However, not all analysts are dismissing that news that quickly.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Fox also erred in not dismissing attempts by Magness and Lee Watson to intervene in the lawsuit, the attorney general’s office claimed, saying neither has standing to take part in the litigation, since they aren’t named as defendants in the case.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
18 May 2026
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The Financial Times reported that activist investment firm Trian Fund Management, run by Nelson Peltz, is pursuing a consortium to take Wendy’s private.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
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If either represents a rate that's a half a percentage point to a full percentage point below your current one, approximately, these can still be worth pursuing.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Din also agrees to work for the New Republic as an independent contractor, hunting Imperials on a case-by-case basis.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
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Exemptions include leather, shearling and hides from animals raised primarily for the food industry, as well as vintage fur, Indigenous subsistence hunting practices and synthetic fur alternatives.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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Both companies are racing for the public market, with SpaceX expected to disclose its prospectus as soon as this week, ahead of what could be a record offering next month.—
Ashley Capoot,Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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The company is racing to have Starship ready for next year’s revamped Artemis III mission, which calls for Starship’s upper stage to rendezvous with NASA’s Orion capsule — the same vehicle that carried the Artemis II astronauts around the moon last month — while orbiting Earth.—
Denise Chow,
NBC news,
17 May 2026
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The initiative confirmed that the number tracking device found on the dead animal corresponded with the one that had been attached to the whale, German news agency dpa reported.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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The Georgia Access to Medical Cannabis Commission also gains broader authority over licensing, tracking, inspections, enforcement, and public education.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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An unknown vehicle driving west on Independence Ave then struck the bicycle, ejecting its rider completely off the bike, the crash log said.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
14 May 2026
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Pautler recommends ejecting pods after each use, as well as occasionally rinsing removable parts of the machines.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Passengers reportedly saw the federal agents escorting several workers when disembarking from the Disney Magic at the San Diego cruise terminal, according to NBC San Diego.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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According to the affidavit, Alvarez-Budow followed the student into the hallway and placed green painter's tape over his mouth before escorting him back into the classroom in front of other students.—
Peter D'Oench,
CBS News,
5 May 2026
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“Chasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chasing. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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