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as in dismissed
to drive or force out
chased the cat out of the garden
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as in pursued
to go after or on the track of
a dog that likes to chase cars
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as in raced
to proceed or move quickly
they chased all over the place to find the missing child
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Recent Examples of chased
David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 5 Jan. 2026
That’s been the case this season, too, even as Nacua and Davante Adams have chased the NFL lead in receiving yards and touchdowns.
—Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 3 Jan. 2026
Similar crashes cross city limits Wednesday’s crash mirrors the circumstances of two other crashes in recent memory in which bystanders were killed as Independence police chased vehicles into Kansas City.
—Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2026
The fight moved to a park, where the father of the two teenage girls met Davis, and where Davis allegedly chased him with a knife, prosecutors said.
—Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026
The friend reportedly chased the teens down and ultimately caught up with one – who apologized.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 2 Jan. 2026
The amusement park–goers crowded into a narrow boat in Great America, 1994, emerge from a tunnel of love chased by ghosts evoking Klan hoods.
—James Meyer, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
One attacker brandished a motorcycle helmet as a weapon and chased Ziering onto the sidewalk.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 31 Dec. 2025
Then Oliver splashes his blameless girlfriend in the face, and the three men flee, chased by a group of enraged barflies.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Verb
Gonzalez chased her down, punched her several times and then dragged her back to the truck, police said.
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Bally said in an expletive-laced recording.—
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Unlike his predecessor, who played the Doctor as somewhat straight-laced, Troughton brought some flair to the Time Lord, with a scruffier appearance and more eccentric disposition.—
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The domestic violence case was dismissed and the theft charge had yet to be disputed in court.—
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Carrie, meanwhile, is villainized for her admittedly deluded quest to reunite with her biological son in a world that has dismissed them.—
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The couple became tabloid fixtures and were persistently pursued by the paparazzi.—
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In Season 3, Srikant must navigate life on the run with his family while being pursued by TASC, his own intelligence unit, in addition to the new threats.—
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But when a talented and mysterious new girl is introduced at the last minute, things start to get strange — girls are being hunted and attacked one by one.—
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Pumas largely disappeared from the region about a century ago as they were hunted to near-extinction by sheep farmers attempting to protect the animals from predation.—
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Schyler Dethorne raced 68-yards for a TD and Belton tallied scoring runs of six and 52-yards, as Alvarado held a 28-3 lead after the opening quarter.—
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Much of CoreWeave’s utility has come from offering readily available compute as those companies raced to scale up their own operations.—
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The shoes were accessorized with a bow-tie accent and an embossed Tory Burch logo, both on the toe.—
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Beyond its function, the quilt is a versatile pick that beautifully pairs with a range of bedroom styles—from farmhouse chic to modern—with its subtle embossed texture and minimalist aesthetic.—
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And freshman cornerback Ja’Boree Antoine held his own when pressed into duty late after Lucas was ejected and OJ Frederique left in the second half with an injury.—
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Fire Rescue said one person was ejected in the collision and airlifted to a trauma center.—
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The killing is Kansas City’s fourth homicide of the year, according to data tracked by The Star.—
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On the first play of the fourth quarter, Shanahan called for a reverse pass from Jauan Jennings to an open Christian McCaffrey, who tracked the pass and made a difficult over-the-shoulder catch for a 29-yard touchdown.—
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“Chased.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chased. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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