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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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
Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The Jazz have prioritized player development with younger players on their roster at the expense of chasing wins.
—Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Three minutes of comedy chasing and evasive action ensued before play resumed, only for the four-legged fiend to return to wreak more havoc than the home attack had previously shown.
—Craig Chisnall, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Cellphone footage provided by the North Hills United Methodist Church showed armed agents who appeared to be performing an immigration enforcement operation chasing and eventually apprehending Chavez in the parking lot.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
The popularity of warm, textured neutrals in the design world suggests a shift from trend-chasing to mature restraint—a choice that’s far easier to live with over the long term.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Many aurora experts also gather at the Aurora Summit in the upper Great Lakes every November for a weekend of education and hands-on chasing.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
So then who, or what, did the chasing?
—Michael Pollan, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Experts told Fox News Digital the shift is a response to years of fussy food culture and constant trend-chasing.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
This all comes off as quite wholesome and healthy and refreshing to the large group of investors who spent the past three years bemoaning the increasing concentration of market value in a small cluster of AI-chasing tech platform giants.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
The contest had lost all semblance of order when, with goalkeeper Allison caught upfield chasing an equaliser, Rayan Cherki rolled in a third City goal from inside his own half (above) in the 100th minute.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Caplan's pursuit of a record didn't come cheap — brands and businesses chasing titles for marketing must pay fees.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The demand for data center transactions remains robust in 2026, with more capital chasing a dwindling pool of assets, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Color design is increasingly moving from trend-chasing choices to intentional restraint.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
You’re being called to lead, build and commit to a long-term vision, rather than just chasing the next spark of inspiration.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
The story follows trauma nurse Aly Cappellucci, who obsesses over masked men on social media, fantasizing about them chasing her down.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
Nebraska, meanwhile, has spent the last quarter-century chasing memories.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
The Jazz have prioritized player development with younger players on their roster at the expense of chasing wins.
—Mark Anderson, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Three minutes of comedy chasing and evasive action ensued before play resumed, only for the four-legged fiend to return to wreak more havoc than the home attack had previously shown.
—Craig Chisnall, New York Times, 7 Feb. 2026
Cellphone footage provided by the North Hills United Methodist Church showed armed agents who appeared to be performing an immigration enforcement operation chasing and eventually apprehending Chavez in the parking lot.
—Austin Turner, CBS News, 2 Feb. 2026
The popularity of warm, textured neutrals in the design world suggests a shift from trend-chasing to mature restraint—a choice that’s far easier to live with over the long term.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Many aurora experts also gather at the Aurora Summit in the upper Great Lakes every November for a weekend of education and hands-on chasing.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
So then who, or what, did the chasing?
—Michael Pollan, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Experts told Fox News Digital the shift is a response to years of fussy food culture and constant trend-chasing.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 23 Jan. 2026
Verb
Designed for sports, workouts, and outdoor activities, including extreme situations like chasing a departing plane, the glasses feature a smart camera, immersive audio, and built-in Meta AI for everyday performance.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Feb. 2026
This all comes off as quite wholesome and healthy and refreshing to the large group of investors who spent the past three years bemoaning the increasing concentration of market value in a small cluster of AI-chasing tech platform giants.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026
The contest had lost all semblance of order when, with goalkeeper Allison caught upfield chasing an equaliser, Rayan Cherki rolled in a third City goal from inside his own half (above) in the 100th minute.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Caplan's pursuit of a record didn't come cheap — brands and businesses chasing titles for marketing must pay fees.
—Cecilia Vega, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The demand for data center transactions remains robust in 2026, with more capital chasing a dwindling pool of assets, according to S&P Global Market Intelligence.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 9 Feb. 2026
Color design is increasingly moving from trend-chasing choices to intentional restraint.
—R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
You’re being called to lead, build and commit to a long-term vision, rather than just chasing the next spark of inspiration.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
The story follows trauma nurse Aly Cappellucci, who obsesses over masked men on social media, fantasizing about them chasing her down.
—Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chasing
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But the pursuit of transgression for its own sake can easily derail sound judgment.—
Laura K. Field,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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Two people were also arrested for allegedly engaging police in pursuit and a man who was charged with possession of narcotics with intent to sell.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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If addiction ends in reconnection, as Kennedy says, then dismissing interventions that create stability, trust, and continuity in people’s lives is counterproductive.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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But the designer explained in his letter that the seasonal campaign is more focused on the theme of dependency and the support of a community, dismissing self sufficiency.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Even so, he was discouraged from pursuing a career in music.—
Jim Dudlicek,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors disagree, insisting that Brown recklessly communicated a threat on X (formerly Twitter) and that the First Amendment does not prevent them from pursuing the case.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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Murdaugh, a prominent attorney from a South Carolina Lowcountry legal dynasty, was accused of the murders of his wife, Maggie, and 22-year-old son, Paul, at the family’s hunting property in June 2021.—
Eric Levenson,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Its gun laws are much stricter than in the United States, but gun ownership is still widespread—especially in rural areas, where they are mostly used for hunting.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
11 Feb. 2026
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That’s because Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old legend racing with a torn anterior cruciate ligament, violently crashed just 13 seconds into her race, losing control on the first jump as her pole hit a gate, turning sideways in the air and slamming to the ground.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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In Prince George’s County, a woman driving well above the legal alcohol limit and racing another car at speeds topping 100 miles per hour crashed into another car, killing three young men.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The best accounting software connects to your bank accounts, business credit cards and payroll services to automate expense tracking and ensure accuracy.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2026
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Without drug overdose tracking, naloxone can’t be deployed to the ZIP codes where people are dying fastest.—
Robert B. Shpiner,
STAT,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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One of the snowmobiles lost control and rolled several times, ejecting the driver from it.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The other imaged nova, V1405 Cassiopeiae, seemed to unfold in spectacular slow motion, taking more than fifty days before finally ejecting all of its exploded material.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
21 Jan. 2026
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After an hour in the lounge, the staff began escorting us to the train.—
Adam Erace,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Feb. 2026
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In photos of the arrest, authorities can be seen escorting suspect Kyle Wagner from an apartment building in Minneapolis.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Chasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chasing. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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