chases 1 of 2

verb

Definition of chasesnext
present tense third-person singular of chase
1
as in outs
to drive or force out chased the cat out of the garden

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2
as in pursues
to go after or on the track of a dog that likes to chase cars

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3
as in hunts
to seek out (game) for food or sport owls often chase mice in the dark

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

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chases

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noun

plural of chase
as in quarries
an animal that is hunted or killed the gazelle is a favorite chase of lions

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chases
  1. pursues
  2. follows
  3. prey
  4. accompanies
  5. drives
  6. jumps
  7. runs
  8. buzzes
Verb
  • Today, Mexican food—and most especially tortillas—are mainstays of the American diet even as Washington pursues policies to keep actual Mexicans out of the country.
    Kristen V. Brown, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But the Giants are part of the story once again as Barkley pursues Dickerson’s record.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of pursues
Verb
  • The lawsuit follows a multi-year DOJ investigation that concluded the state unlawfully detained people after their sentences were up.
    Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This follows a period of uncertainty due to a preliminary injunction.
    Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of follows
Noun
  • Though wildlife vets managed to save his leg that time, his luck ran out a year later when he was caught in a steel trap meant for larger prey.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • This uptick provided easily accessible prey for the squirrels.
    Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of prey
Verb
  • However, the surge in tourism often accompanies bustling crowds, especially in peak seasons.
    Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • This time around, Madea accompanies her friend Eileen (Anna Maria Horsford) to a small, rural town to visit the latter's daughter, Lacey (Tika Sumpter).
    Cydney Lee and Kevin Jacobsen Published, EW.com, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of accompanies
Verb
  • Time-wise, aim for November for leaf-peeping season but before winter holiday rates hit or early March before Sakura mania drives prices skyward.
    Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Curiosity Curiosity drives artful innovation.
    Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of drives
Verb
  • Though about a quarter of DNA exonerations involve a false confession, that percentage jumps to more than 34% for those who were under 18 when wrongfully convicted, and 69% for those with mental disabilities, according a 2022 analysis by the National Registry of Exonerations.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Speaking of the holiday that is just around the corner, recently released Bing Crosby compilation Ultimate Christmas jumps from Number Eight to Six with 65,000 units.
    Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of jumps
Verb
  • And that's not even the most notable thing about the short; that would be a long message that runs across the screen that features an apology.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The rodeo season runs year-round, officially from October 1 through September 30.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of runs
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  • In one corner, a 3-D printer buzzes away, fashioning replacement parts for damaged drones.
    Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This particular annual crossroad buzzes with the hum of transformative change, driven by technology, shifting demographics, and evolving global dynamics, presenting both challenges and opportunities.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of buzzes
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