chasing 1 of 2

noun

Definition of chasingnext
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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chasing

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verb

present participle of chase
1
as in dismissing
to drive or force out chased the cat out of the garden

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

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

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chasing
  1. pursuit
  2. dismissing
  3. pursuing
  4. hunting
  5. tracking
  6. following
  7. stalking
  8. expelling
Noun
  • But the pursuit for photos entangles the two in a homicide involving young celebutantes.
    Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Such admiration undoubtedly stems from his parents, who openly encourage each other’s creative pursuits.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of pursuit
Verb
  • The issue of whether and how to change the Supreme Court is deeply polarizing along partisan lines, with many Democrats demanding change in recent years and most Republicans dismissing those demands as efforts to stop the court's shift to the right.
    Tobi Raji The Washington Post, arkansasonline.com, 8 Dec. 2024
  • In late November, the team fired general manager Joe Douglas, just six weeks after dismissing head coach Robert Saleh.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of dismissing
Verb
  • And aside from their interest in Sasaki, the Tigers are likely done pursuing additional starting pitchers.
    Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • On the one hand, fewer employees pursuing traditional leadership tracks can create gaps in decision-making, team development, and operational consistency.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of pursuing
Verb
  • The new research demonstrates that humans might have played a role in these extinctions through hunting.
    Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The Clovis people were known to brandish an array of pointy stone tools that archaeologists have inferred to be hunting weapons.
    Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of hunting
Noun
  • The week concludes on Friday with the release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, a key measure of inflation tracking changes in consumer spending on goods and services.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 15 Dec. 2024
  • This smartwatch, which is $50 off, includes features like GPS, activity tracking, health insights, and more.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of tracking
Verb
  • Although the size of the first graduating classes following the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic was not substantially impacted, a decline in enrollments in earlier grades will contribute to smaller graduating classes in the future.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Dylan played two acoustic songs at Newport following his electric set.
    Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of following
Verb
  • Could a young man of such promise really have done what police describe as cold-bloodedly stalking and gunning down a 50-year-old corporate executive outside a Manhattan hotel?
    Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Over 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced rape, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime, according to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.
    Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 3 Dec. 2024
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Verb
  • In August, supermarket chain Aldi recalled approximately 28,000 Ambiano Single Serve Coffee Makers after receiving 25 reports of the machines expelling hot water, resulting in three burn injuries.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The smart tool is also equipped with a HEPA (or high-efficiency particulate air) filtration system, which captures microscopic particles and allergens while expelling cleaner air.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of expelling
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