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as in to out
to drive or force out
chased the cat out of the garden
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as in to pursue
to go after or on the track of
a dog that likes to chase cars
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as in to race
to proceed or move quickly
they chased all over the place to find the missing child
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Recent Examples of chase
Sara Netzley, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2025
While Erica was busy chasing around Victoria Justice, Ted was trying to figure out how best to defend Lester in his murder trial; the producer was accused of shooting his partner.
—Ayan Artan, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
The playoff chase is a bonus and provides a framework for what is important to the Canadiens in these games.
—Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Meanwhile, a detective (Vincent M. Ward) who’s been chasing the Saratoga Specter for 15 years shows up at NCIS to hand over the files, including a single hair from the bank vault to be matched against possible suspects.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 4 Mar. 2025
While Erica was busy chasing around Victoria Justice, Ted was trying to figure out how best to defend Lester in his murder trial; the producer was accused of shooting his partner.
—Ayan Artan, Vulture, 2 Mar. 2025
Noun
Listen to this article Famed civil rights attorney Ben Crump was retained by the family of Gerald Neal, the bystander killed Feb. 12 during a controversial high-speed chase by Orlando police prompted by an unreadable license plate.
—Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
The playoff chase is a bonus and provides a framework for what is important to the Canadiens in these games.
—Arpon Basu, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chase
Verb
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On her way out, Danielle outed herself as a Traitor to Britney, Dolores Catania, Dylan Efron, Ivar Mountbatten and Gabby Windey.—
Dana Rose Falcone,
People.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The new policy also has the virtue of sparing transgender people of the need to choose — or to effectively out themselves as transgender, which can be uncomfortable and, in some places, even dangerous.—
Steve Chapman,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2025
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Otherwise, there is absolutely no indication that Russia won’t wait and regroup and pursue the same goals later on—in other words, subjugating Ukraine, carrying out regime change, and making sure that Ukraine remains essentially in the Russian sphere of influence.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2025
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Despite being one of the strongest teams, with no government funding, the U.S. Olympians face many financial struggles while pursuing their dreams.—
Paras J. Haji,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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The weekends-only market quickly established a loyal following: those who love hunting through the racks of vintage garments, perusing the Turkish rugs, delighting in quirky art finds, or haggling over a Mid-Century coffee table.—
Jenny Adams,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2025
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The reply of my friend and hunting companion was one of those quaint, rasping epithets which only a cowman can manage when everything has gone wrong.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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Losing at this point is very expensive, because all the teams are racing [for the title] and we...—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has canceled the lease for the U.S. attorney's office in Corpus Christi, leaving prosecutors racing to find a new workplace.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Both types of bass are highly efficient apex predators that hunt down baitfish and other prey.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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For animals like dogs, cats, and monkeys, ear movement helps track sounds, which is crucial for detecting predators or prey.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Popular Science,
27 Feb. 2025
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The logical solution would have been to trade some of the starting pitching for hitting in the offseason, especially with ownership providing the front office with a tight budget that precluded the pursuit of pricy free agents.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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In her wild behavior, her pursuit of chaotic situations and turbulent relationships, there is exhilaration with a purpose.—
Anahid Nersessian,
The New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Less than two weeks after the incident, though, all charges were dismissed.—
Ben Church,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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Coach Joe Wyatt, formerly an El Camino Real head coach, was dismissed by the Royals in 2022.—
Benjamin Royer,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Mar. 2025
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Beyond that, there’s no clear frontrunner quite yet, but this runners and riders overview is a good place to starting tracking the field.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
28 Feb. 2025
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Established in 1970, the agency is perhaps best known for overseeing the National Weather Service and operating some of the most advanced weather prediction and monitoring systems in the world, responsible for tracking temperature shifts, tornadoes, and hurricanes.—
Nik Popli,
TIME,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Chase.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chase. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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