ferreted

verb

Definition of ferretednext
past tense of ferret
as in hounded

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ferreted
  1. dogged
  2. captured
  3. pursued
  4. trailed
  5. stalked
  6. hunted
Verb
  • There have been some particularly painful results in the last couple of months, but that week — from Villa Park on Sunday to Craven Cottage the next Saturday — was perhaps the first glimpse of the wild inconsistency that has dogged Spurs this season.
    Jay Harris, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Third, United were dogged, if not always entirely coherent, out of possession.
    Elias Burke, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of dogged
Verb
  • Photos captured the couple cozying up to one another as Chalamet celebrated the launch of his latest movie.
    Liza Esquibias, People.com, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Images of the suspect were captured on officers' body cameras, as that person stayed on the scene after the incident, sitting on a nearby bench.
    Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of captured
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • The Chargers trailed 21-13 at the half but scored 21 unanswered points to secure a 34-27 triumph over Denver.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Hybrid publishing came in at $4,500, while self-publishing trailed at $1,700.
    Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of trailed
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
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ferreted

ferreted (out)

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