CHASING Synonyms: 207 Similar and Opposite Words

chasing 1 of 2

noun

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

2 of 2

verb

present participle of chase

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

Noun

There's also a huge range of northern lights tours available, from small-group photography excursions to longer aurora-chasing adventures. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The trunk-rattling track oozes bold proclamations about bag chasing, love at first sight, and cruising past his adversaries. — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 15 Oct. 2026 About 99 percent of its products are original designs, while handwork accounts for more than 90 percent of production, using dozens of techniques including filigree, chasing and fine carving. — Li Jun, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 The main character home is less a style than a filter, and the homeowners who apply it earliest will spend less on trend-chasing over the next few years than those who wait for the pendulum to swing again. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 23 Sep. 2026 In the past, his adrenalin-chasing has sometimes come at the expense of less extroverted passages. — Justin Davidson, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2026 As the chasing cops weave around commuters and a school bus, dash cam video shows Trooper Major pulling up behind the truck and ramming it in the far-right breakdown lane. — Brittany Wallman, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026 Van Aert, to his right, did ensure that any chasing riders had to take a long route around to challenge for the victory. — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Merrill’s ups and downs this season can be partially traced to his chasing to the extreme. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026

Verb

Businesses that rediscover its values will gain what their velocity-chasing competitors cannot buy, borrow, or automate. — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026 In January 2025, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch changed the department pursuit policy, barring cops from chasing after vehicles fleeing car stops unless a felony crime or a violent misdemeanor was committed. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026 The settlers hurled stones with slings and set the groves on fire, chasing a group of journalists about 80 yards from the scene. — Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026 The Clemson junior from Rienzi, Mississippi is chasing a football career, but if that falters might chose to follow his parents into the military. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Unranked in preseason, Newton is 8-0 for the first time and chasing its first region title since 2015. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Pašalić was referring to Wednesday’s 3-3 draw at Toronto FC, which is also chasing a playoff spot. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Oct. 2026 Engelbert reflected on her seven-year tenure ahead of the first game of the 2026 WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream, each of whom are chasing their franchise’s first championship. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Magnificent provincial parks, like Englishmen River Falls and Elk Falls, offer free entry for hiking and chasing waterfalls. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 17 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Formerly, Christians were taught that greed--that is, the immoderate pursuit and love of money--was a sin.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 16 Oct. 2026
The pursuit of responsiveness also extends beyond the mechanical hardware.

— Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of pursuit

Verb

Things get even more alarming when Eidra can’t reach Tom Libby and reports start rolling in that Vaughn is dismissing everyone in Trowbridge’s government who’d had a significant relationship with Kate and her team.

— Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026
Citing 2026 laureate Navi Pillay—known for charging Israel with genocide and dismissing free speech—Schatz warns the award now rewards ideological insider posturing rather than genuine efforts to achieve international peace.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of dismissing

Verb

Beyond its own boutiques, De Beers London is pursuing distribution through select American department stores, although prospective partners have yet to be disclosed.

— Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
According to his critics, Gyanesh Kumar, the chief election commissioner, acted unilaterally and recklessly in pursuing the revision of voter rolls in ways that violated normal procedures.

— Pratap Bhanu Mehta, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of pursuing

Verb

Here's how to take advantage of them and spend less time hunting for photos.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
To do this, the team of researchers used fossils and knowledge of mosasaurs' most recent living relatives – snakes and lizards like the komodo dragon – to recreate the hunting behavior of mosasaurs.

— October 16, NPR, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of hunting

Verb

Domestic chipmakers are racing to catch up, but their tech still lags the US – and supplies of their cutting-edge models are tight.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 13 Oct. 2026
Across Formula 1, tech giants are expanding their partnerships with racing teams as AI finds its way into everything from race strategy to fan engagement.

— Jenny Lee, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of racing

Verb

Unscrewing its top reveals a small pin that can be used for punching holes, ejecting a SIM card, or simply as a toothpick.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
The crash triggered an emergency response near Morro Bay, where the pilot was rescued after ejecting from the aircraft.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of ejecting

Verb

The Harry Potter and Catastrophe stars will topline Sober Companion, following recovering addict Tim (Delaney), who is tasked with escorting pop star Lucy Green (Powley) on a journey to rehab in Arizona.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
Videos circulated on the internet show two young men escorting the robot toward a group of women, bumping into one and hugging others, on a lively nighttime street.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026