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adjective

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as in laced

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verb

past tense of chase
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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3
as in hunted
to seek out (game) for food or sport owls often chase mice in the dark

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4
as in raced
to proceed or move quickly they chased all over the place to find the missing child

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  1. dismissed
  2. pursued
  3. hunted
  4. embossed
  5. ejected
  6. stalked
  7. fringed
  8. banished
Verb
  • This lawless case should have never been brought and the Constitution demands that it be immediately dismissed.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
  • Just one day earlier, Kohli had been dismissed yet again by Boland after fending outside the off-stump and caught behind the wicket.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Definition of dismissed
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  • Prosecutors in the first four months of 2024 pursued nearly 19,000 soldiers, who either abandoned their posts or deserted, according to the Ukrainian parliament.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Wreckage, oil and human remains washed up on beaches from South Florida to Long Island, New York, and horrified civilians watched from Atlantic City’s boardwalk as German subs pursued and sank merchant ships in broad daylight.
    David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of pursued
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  • Though once common in the Atlantic, gray whales were hunted and removed from that ocean about 300 years ago—and only five or so have been seen in the last 15 years there and in the Mediterranean.
    Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Bruce, who lives in Indianapolis, has hunted the same farm in north-central Illinois for years.
    Bob McNally, Outdoor Life, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of hunted
Adjective
  • The bride wore a sweetheart rhinestone floor-length dress, while the groom opted for an all-white embossed suit.
    Emily Weaver, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The embossed, bandana–esque print is such a nice touch, as is the gold chain strap.
    Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of embossed
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  • He was ejected from Club America’s 2020 CONCACAF Champions League semifinal loss to Major League Soccer side LAFC after a halftime physical altercation with an opposing coach and was fired in the days that followed.
    Pablo Maurer, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
  • However, Moscow's forces have been unable to push Ukraine's troops out completely despite an order by Putin that Ukrainian troops must be ejected entirely from Kursk by October 1, 2024.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of ejected
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  • Certainly, indecision has stalked the club under the Glazers and even those with expectations of glory anticipate that the ride will not be smooth.
    Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Most of the time, the squirrels seized an opportunity to chase a vole across a short distance in an open area, while a few stalked and quietly ambushed their prey.
    Michael Irving, New Atlas, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of stalked
Adjective
  • Kaia Gerber and Erykah Badu incorporated boho elements into their wardrobes, pairing graphic tees with a ruffled skirt and fringed jacket, respectively.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The sleeveless gown included a high slit accented by fringed ties along the side.
    Ty Gaskins, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of fringed
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  • So, before turning off the lights that zigzagged across the lot, McArdle sized up the pile of trees that had been banished to the back of the shed.
    Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
  • He was then banished and given the title Marquis of Haihun.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2024
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