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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as in dismissing
to drive or force out
chased the cat out of the garden
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as in pursuing
to go after or on the track of
a dog that likes to chase cars
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as in hunting
to seek out (game) for food or sport
owls often chase mice in the dark
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as in racing
to proceed or move quickly
they chased all over the place to find the missing child
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Recent Examples of chasing
Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 9 Jan. 2026
Wilson County Animal Control investigating a black pit bull type dog that was abandoned with video showing animal chasing after vehicles that left him.
—Andy Humbles, Nashville Tennessean, 30 Dec. 2025
The team can help plan reindeer and husky rides, reindeer farm visits, snowmobiles tours across the area’s fells and taiga forests, or Aurora-chasing tours, guided by local experts.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 29 Dec. 2025
For years, storm chasing lived on the edges of his life.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
Lamar Jackson has Baltimore on a five-game win streak and playoff-chasing for real.
—Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
To this end, the Quickfish ASV is designed for chasing, monitoring, or confronting threats at sea.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 16 Nov. 2025
Any parent chasing milestones will understand how difficult this can be—especially if there are additional worries that a delay could signal something more serious.
—Hannah Silverman, Parents, 15 Nov. 2025
Black Friday is just 23 days away, a day synonymous with deal-chasing and a widespread shop-til-you-drop attitude among consumers.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
Landon Mion , Brooke Taylor, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Fátima Bosch grew up in Santiago de Teapa, Tabasco, and has been chasing her pageant dreams for years.
—Allison Degrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Nov. 2025
Suddenly, a Demogorgon attacks, chasing Will up a tree and leading to a gnarly fall.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
Bay Area airports affected by reductions While Sacramento isn’t among the top-40 airports targeted for the 10% reduction in flights, as outlined by federal officials, other California airports haven’t been spared even while chasing a sustained rebound in passenger trips.
—Hector Amezcua, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Set in Los Angeles, the film will chart how a single crime weaves together the lives of a TV host, his restless wife, a country music idol, two small-time crooks and an ex-con, all of whom are chasing the promise of a better life.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2025
Oriental Narratives on the Global Stage As Chinese brands evolve from chasing scale to shaping meaning, global fashion weeks have become essential to building emotional resonance.
—Li Jun, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2025
Minutes later, a fumble deep in Buffs territory set up another Wildcats touchdown, leaving the hosts scoreless and already chasing.
—Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 2 Nov. 2025
The pictures show the inseparable duo standing side by side, playing together, and chasing each other.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
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The fourth photo was captured a week later, when the fox returned for another round of aurora chasing.
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In one incident, video obtained by FOX News shows two masked men holding handguns chasing a screaming resident around his house.
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This commitment marks a dramatic shift from Chicago’s lukewarm pursuit last February, when the Ricketts family ownership group authorized team president Jed Hoyer to offer Bregman a four-year, $115 million contract.—
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Giroux and Flowers said the film explores Greenberg’s pursuit as professional boundaries are tested.—
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Confidence can tip into defensiveness, so your challenge has a lot to do with asserting boundaries without emotional withdrawal and honoring your needs without dismissing others.—
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The president spoke little about democracy in Venezuela, dismissing a potential role for its longstanding democratic opposition in running the country in the immediate aftermath of the operation.—
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If and when the Ravens’ Eric DeCosta calls Sean Payton on Vance Joseph — or Giants GM Joe Schoen, or Raiders GM John Spytek, or one of six organizations pursuing the Broncos’ defensive coordinator for a head-coaching gig — Payton will tell them of a man who has a presence, now.—
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The growing pace of crypto ATM fraud has some policymakers pursuing bans and others asking why the nation is blanketed in these machines in the first place.—
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Investigators found the bodies nearby — Davis and Shelton had been shot, Friedt had been stabbed with a hunting knife whose blade broke off in her chest, and Flemmons died from asphyxiation after suffering blunt-force injuries, per A&E, citing Julie Young’s book The Burger Chef Murders in Indiana.—
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The actual culling is reserved for licensed hunters and local hunting associations, some of whom do it recreationally or as a part-time job.—
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Phelps was also lauded for expanding NASCAR's international footprint, securing long-term media rights and charter agreements, and building a leadership team that is focused on building the future of stock car racing with fan experience at its core.—
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Admire holiday toy trains racing through a miniature metropolis.—
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This ensuing odyssey rapidly evolves from a mere tracking expedition into a brutal test of endurance and a profound, sensory initiation.—
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People are going all out to make their cards visually appealing and fun to use, turning goal-tracking into a hands-on activity that’s both satisfying and motivating.—
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Kelce and quarterback Patrick Mahomes set the tone before kickoff by ejecting Ravens kicker Justin Tucker and his equipment from the area where the Chiefs were warming up.—
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That blast obliterated a park boardwalk, ejecting rocks and mud hundreds of feet into the air.—
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On Tuesday afternoon, the sidewalk in front of the facility had become a hive of activity – including the return of Nick Shirley – as media and Shirley supporters watched adults escorting children in and out.—
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He is monitored with a video camera that is attached to his escorting officer.—
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“Chasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chasing. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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