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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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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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 chasing
Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
Greenlaw was captured on video chasing after referee Brad Allen and shouting at him following kicker Wil Lutz’s game-winning field goal against the Giants last Sunday.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
Yet having been shut out by midtable flyers Gamba Osaka, who had been chasing an eighth victory in a row, hope remains for a bunched chasing pack that seems hellbent on ensuring a multi-team title race.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
And what such chasing led to such a remarkable writer!
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Nearby Juno Beach is home the famous Juno Beach Pier, a 990-foot boardwalk that’s a popular spot for fishing and sunset chasing.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
When Tucker lands in free agency, he's set to have some of the biggest spenders in the league chasing after him.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
To me, storm chasing seems like the opposite of that.
—Outside Online, 17 Sep. 2025
However Ecuador finishing in second ahead of the chasing pack was just as impressive, especially considering the nation had to start qualifying on -3 points for a prior rule infringement.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
The man told the officer that a woman was chasing him and trying to hit him with her vehicle.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
Aspinall spent months chasing a unification fight with Jones while holding the interim belt, only to see negotiations collapse repeatedly.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
If Doan’s Coyotes records were treated the same way Hawerchuk’s Jets records were, moving from one city to the next as a franchise relocated, then Utah Mammoth star Clayton Keller would be chasing him.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Some crave big, bold moves – buying large portfolios, chasing redevelopment plays, or taking on risk for the promise of reward.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Yet everyone around me seemed to be chasing release by optimizing their prison jobs, their studies, their participation in self-help groups.
—Joe Garcia, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Yet rather than chasing the spotlight, Joy has turned inward, crafting an album that reflects her independence and creative clarity.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
Have a walking-style top-water lure ready for bass schooling on the surface chasing shad.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
Greenlaw was captured on video chasing after referee Brad Allen and shouting at him following kicker Wil Lutz’s game-winning field goal against the Giants last Sunday.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 21 Oct. 2025
Yet having been shut out by midtable flyers Gamba Osaka, who had been chasing an eighth victory in a row, hope remains for a bunched chasing pack that seems hellbent on ensuring a multi-team title race.
—Jack Bantock, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
And what such chasing led to such a remarkable writer!
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
Nearby Juno Beach is home the famous Juno Beach Pier, a 990-foot boardwalk that’s a popular spot for fishing and sunset chasing.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025
When Tucker lands in free agency, he's set to have some of the biggest spenders in the league chasing after him.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
To me, storm chasing seems like the opposite of that.
—Outside Online, 17 Sep. 2025
However Ecuador finishing in second ahead of the chasing pack was just as impressive, especially considering the nation had to start qualifying on -3 points for a prior rule infringement.
—Joseph O'Sullivan, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
Hundreds more members of law enforcement –– local, state and federal –– worked the case, at one point searching more than 500 homes and 1,000 vehicles and chasing hundreds of leads.
—Dakin Andone, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
The man told the officer that a woman was chasing him and trying to hit him with her vehicle.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2025
Aspinall spent months chasing a unification fight with Jones while holding the interim belt, only to see negotiations collapse repeatedly.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025
If Doan’s Coyotes records were treated the same way Hawerchuk’s Jets records were, moving from one city to the next as a franchise relocated, then Utah Mammoth star Clayton Keller would be chasing him.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Some crave big, bold moves – buying large portfolios, chasing redevelopment plays, or taking on risk for the promise of reward.
—Allen Buchanan, Oc Register, 25 Oct. 2025
Yet everyone around me seemed to be chasing release by optimizing their prison jobs, their studies, their participation in self-help groups.
—Joe Garcia, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2025
Yet rather than chasing the spotlight, Joy has turned inward, crafting an album that reflects her independence and creative clarity.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 12 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chasing
Noun
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Al-Khelaifi and Perez’s relationship was seriously damaged by Real Madrid’s long pursuit of Mbappe, which finally ended with the player leaving PSG to join Madrid in summer 2024.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Gentleman thief Sir Charles Lytton (David Niven) circles the prize while Inspector Jacques Clouseau (Peter Sellers) bungles the pursuit with sublime obliviousness.—
Lilah Ramzi,
Vogue,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In the aftermath of the meeting, LSU personnel met to discuss the viability of dismissing the coach, considering his massive buyout clause.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
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Comments such as these underlie the medical establishment’s long history of dismissing women’s pain, which can further harm their health.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
23 Oct. 2025
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Petro has repeatedly defended his policy, which moves away from a repressive approach and prioritizes reaching agreements with growers of coca leaf - the raw material for cocaine - to encourage them to switch to other crops, pursuing major drug lords and combating money laundering.—
NPR,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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The movie begins with a 10-year-old Michael already showing the brutality for which The Shape was known, then flashes forward 15 years to an adult Michael (Tyler Mane) pursuing his younger sister, Laurie (Scout Taylor-Compton).—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Good Will hunting Dodgers catcher Will Smith made his debut on Planet Earth 20 years after Carlton Fisk’s legendary Game 6 homer in 1975 soared its way into World Series lore.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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Some trappers focus on humane, live-capture and relocation for nuisance animals, while others are licensed hunters who can legally trap and kill animals during hunting seasons.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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As always, be sure to check your aurora tracking apps like My Aurora Forecast & Alerts or Space Weather Live to see if the activity is strong in your area.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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What To Know Flight delays and cancellations escalated over the weekend, with real-time flight tracking data confirming over 8,000 delays across the United States on Sunday, which was up from approximately 5,300 the previous day.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Hours later, the vessel careened into a nearby bridge, ejecting 19-year-old Mallory Beach into the dark water.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Jeep had all four tires leave the ground crossing Township Street and then Paulman lost control on Ora Street, hit a utility pole and rolled, ejecting the passenger, according to the affidavit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The pickoff saved the Los Angeles Dodgers a run, as starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow walked Varsho and then gave up a single to Alejandro Kirk, but got the following two batters out to escape the jam.—
Valentina Martinez,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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In August 1996, Queen Elizabeth issued a new letters patent to address the issue of HRH (His/Her Royal Highness) stylings following a divorce within the royal family.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Rogers pleaded guilty in 2022 to two counts of mailing threatening communications, one count of threats by interstate communications, and two counts of stalking.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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Rogers pleaded guilty in 2022 to two counts of mailing threatening communications, one count of threats by interstate communications and two counts of stalking.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Chasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/chasing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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