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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as in laced
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chased
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However, five months later, Johansson’s request for the restraining order was forced to be dismissed after the papers were unable to be served to her alleged stalker.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025 -
Despite her growing influence in the Democratic Party, Kennedy and other Republicans have largely dismissed Ocasio-Cortez.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Apr. 2025
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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
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While Tanner Scott is atop their list, and the club pursued a trade of Devin Williams, there is still a multitude of options available.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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Clouded leopards are threatened by deforestation and poaching, as land is cleared for palm oil agriculture and they are hunted for their teeth, pelt and bones used in some traditional medicine, according to the Smithsonian.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
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For much of human history, humans hunted and gathered, lived in caves and worked together in small groups for survival.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Security came down to address Whalen, but he wasn’t ejected from the game.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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Torres was ruled out and the fans were ejected and later banned from attending any MLB games.—
Jamie Barton,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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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
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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
Adjective
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Some restaurants lean on postcards that arrive with the check, or an embossed pen, but there’s something about the pocket-sized memento that strikes the right cord between nostalgic and modern.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
13 Aug. 2025
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But this material was likely intended for upholstery rather than clothing: A Lord Chesterfield ordered an embossed satin velvet and glass fabric to cover his chairs.—
Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
22 July 2025
Verb
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The box office blues have been banished in historic fashion.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Apr. 2025
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And within a few years, she would be personally banished from Nazi Germany by Adolf Hitler and become a stalwart presence for millions of radio listeners during World War II.—
Mycah Hazel,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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The former Spain international spent the 2022-23 season with Wolverhampton Wanderers before moves to Brazil outfits Botafogo and Gremio followed.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
The Athletic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Even cuts to areas such as the administration's travel budget could prove problematic, as there are situations when officials need to go to different locations to ensure federal guidelines are being followed.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Chased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chased. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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