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 travelling
to proceed or move quickly
they chased all over the place to find the missing child
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Recent Examples of chasing
Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Sep. 2025
For Kappahl, Hedin continued, staying within a consistent style—rather than trend chasing—nets a greater intersectional gain.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
For example, when shipment data (including load status, pickup and delivery updates) and documentation are centralized, teams use up less time digging through spreadsheets, juggling phone calls or chasing updates.
—Bek Abdullayev, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Today's their day for extra treats, belly rubs, and squirrel-chasing adventures at the park!
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Their behavior may include stalking, chasing, hissing, swatting, or urine spraying.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
The Cascades are also next door for hiking to alpine lakes and waterfall-chasing.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Even in 2009, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros appeared cynical and trend chasing compared to the likes of Sufjan Stevens or Arcade Fire; Ebert had previously led an electro-pop band called Ima Robot, but pivoted in a folk direction when that group failed.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
But first, and with no clear reason, a couple of alien creatures — blue blobs that mimic human speech — also pop their smiley faces into Billy’s industrious fund chasing.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
Through it all, commitment — whether to a client, a property, or the process — proved more valuable than chasing short-term gains.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Evolution and a certain continuity are key—chasing trends is not.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
These calls -- known as swatting -- panicked at least a dozen schools as police rush to campuses, chasing phantom threats with many of them being racially motivated and targeting historically Black colleges and universities.
—ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
To be sure, more mutual fund companies are going to be chasing those assets on the precipice of a huge decision from the Securities and Exchange Commission which could allow every asset management company to offer an ETF share class of their funds.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The Ravens are favored by 11½, which means Cleveland should be chasing points all day, and in a high-volume pass game — Joe Flacco threw 45 passes last Sunday — Jeudy has weekly upside.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Maintaining a consistent departmental cost structure can be like chasing a moving target.
—Kathleen Hurley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Ecuador are a couple of points behind Brazil and sit in the middle of the chasing pack, but that is not the whole story.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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
For Kappahl, Hedin continued, staying within a consistent style—rather than trend chasing—nets a greater intersectional gain.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 8 Sep. 2025
For example, when shipment data (including load status, pickup and delivery updates) and documentation are centralized, teams use up less time digging through spreadsheets, juggling phone calls or chasing updates.
—Bek Abdullayev, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Today's their day for extra treats, belly rubs, and squirrel-chasing adventures at the park!
—Ronnie Li, USA Today, 23 Aug. 2025
Their behavior may include stalking, chasing, hissing, swatting, or urine spraying.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Aug. 2025
The Cascades are also next door for hiking to alpine lakes and waterfall-chasing.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025
Even in 2009, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros appeared cynical and trend chasing compared to the likes of Sufjan Stevens or Arcade Fire; Ebert had previously led an electro-pop band called Ima Robot, but pivoted in a folk direction when that group failed.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 13 Aug. 2025
But first, and with no clear reason, a couple of alien creatures — blue blobs that mimic human speech — also pop their smiley faces into Billy’s industrious fund chasing.
—Carlos Aguilar, Variety, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
Now the Razorbacks are chasing multiple scores for the first time.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025
Through it all, commitment — whether to a client, a property, or the process — proved more valuable than chasing short-term gains.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
Evolution and a certain continuity are key—chasing trends is not.
—Naomi Rougeau, Robb Report, 13 Sep. 2025
These calls -- known as swatting -- panicked at least a dozen schools as police rush to campuses, chasing phantom threats with many of them being racially motivated and targeting historically Black colleges and universities.
—ABC News, 12 Sep. 2025
To be sure, more mutual fund companies are going to be chasing those assets on the precipice of a huge decision from the Securities and Exchange Commission which could allow every asset management company to offer an ETF share class of their funds.
—Eric Rosenbaum, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
The Ravens are favored by 11½, which means Cleveland should be chasing points all day, and in a high-volume pass game — Joe Flacco threw 45 passes last Sunday — Jeudy has weekly upside.
—Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
Maintaining a consistent departmental cost structure can be like chasing a moving target.
—Kathleen Hurley, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Ecuador are a couple of points behind Brazil and sit in the middle of the chasing pack, but that is not the whole story.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chasing
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But at a time when strains of anti-intellectualism are on display in pockets of society, and at a time when all else in the world feels overwhelming, Yeo says she’s moved to see people express so much interest in educational pursuits.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
13 Sep. 2025
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On third-and-2 at the CU 20, the Buffs QB hurried left with seemingly the entire Houston defense in pursuit, spotted Omarion Miller just past the line of scrimmage, and shoveled him the ball before the red jerseys closed in.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
13 Sep. 2025
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The panel, which Kennedy reshaped earlier this year by dismissing its members and appointing some vaccine skeptics, will convene Thursday and Friday in Atlanta.—
Adeola Adeosun
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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An Arizona inmate tricked court officials into releasing him more than two decades early by filing fake orders allegedly dismissing his charges.—
Suzanne Nuyen,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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Trombone emphasized patience, adaptability, and learning to navigate timelines and stakeholders with other airmen pursuing innovation.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Sep. 2025
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Developers in Miami are pursuing the chance to build something new on the Miami Seaquarium property owned by Miami-Dade County while the parent company of the struggling theme park seeks to raise cash in bankruptcy court.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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The gun authorities say was used to assassinate Charlie Kirk was a Mauser 98, a common bolt-action rifle typically used for hunting.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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Aside from the wheelchair, per Fox 13, Kings Camo donated hunting gear and Huckleberry Hiking donated hiking gear to help make hunting and hiking activities more accessible for the 11-year-old boy.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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The real value will not lie in tracking deadlines but in helping one another find clarity, meaning, and growth inside increasingly fluid work arrangements.—
John Winsor,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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On Friday, the Environmental Protection Agency proposed scrapping a 2010 program that requires polluters to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions — the country’s most comprehensive tracking system.—
Natasha Bracken,
semafor.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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This revealed that, even as the X-ray emissions of 4U 1630-472 were fading, the system was still ejecting material at an incredible 20 million mph (32 million kph) — about 3% the speed of light, and 15,000 times faster than the top speed of an F-16 jet fighter!—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Reportedly, moments later, a tractor-trailer hauling a load of sugar reportedly slammed into the van, ejecting her from the vehicle and pinning her underneath.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Most of the city's 2 million population has been displaced multiple times in the past 22 months, following Hamas' attack on October 7, 2023, which claimed the lives of about 1,200 people—most of them civilians—and saw 250 people taken hostage.—
Robert Birsel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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Pharmacists in the state may administer vaccines either under the direct authorization of a medical provider or by following the Virginia Board of Pharmacy’s statewide pharmacy protocols, which are usually made in accordance with ACIP recommendations.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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The documentary, released in September 2025, chronicled the twisty true crime tale of a teenage couple who endured two years of cyberbullying, stalking and harassment from an unknown number.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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According to Today, Kendra was charged with two counts of stalking a minor, two counts of communicating with another to commit a crime and one count of obstruction of justice.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Chasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chasing. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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