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Chasing To run after something or someone with the intent of catching them, often in a futile attempt.  ■ John tried to chase after the bus, but it was too fast for him and he ended up falling on his face.


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beagle <en></?>A small, short-legged hound with a long snout and an incredibly loud bark. They are known for their love of chasing rabbits.</def>

chase To run after something or someone with the intention of catching them. But also, to pursue a goal or dream with determination.  ■ "I'm chasing my dreams, even if it means running from failure to failure."

childhoods Noun: the time in a person's life when they were young and innocent, often characterized by playfulness and adventure.  ■ "He looked back fondly on his childhoods, where he spent his days running through fields and chasing butterflies."

Crazier adjective Being or becoming more insane.  ■ I had to put my cat in a crazy house because it kept chasing its tail and running around in circles.

hounding The act of pursuing someone or something relentlessly, like a hound chasing its prey.  ■ Political opponents have been hounding each other with negative ads during the election campaign.

Individual A person who is not a member of a group, but rather a unique entity unto themselves.  ■ "I may be an individual, but I'm still part of the pack when it comes to chasing squirrels."

Inherently Having a nature or quality that cannot be changed, or being naturally or essentially what they are.  ■ "The cat is inherently lazy, but when it comes to chasing after its favorite toy, it becomes incredibly energetic."

intercede To step in and take care of a situation before it becomes a disaster.  ■ "When the dog started chasing the cat, I quickly interceded by throwing a ball to distract them."

Pods Small, round structures that contain a group of people or animals, often used to carry them through water.  ■ "The dolphins were swimming in their pod, chasing after the tuna fish."

Poker A card game played with a standard deck of 52 cards and involving bluffing, bets, and folding.  ■ "I lost my entire bankroll at poker last night because I kept chasing losses."

pursuing The act of chasing or trying to catch something, typically with the intention of owning it.  ■ "He is relentlessly pursuing his dream of becoming a famous musician, even though he can't play any instrument."

pursuit The act of chasing someone or something with great determination and intensity.  ■ John pursued his dream of becoming a professional basketball player relentlessly, even when faced with numerous obstacles and setbacks.

seeker A person who is always looking for something, but never finds it.  ■ "I'm such a seeker of happiness, I spend all my time chasing after rainbows."

seeking The act of running after something with all the enthusiasm of a toddler chasing a balloon.  ■ "I'm seeking for my phone, but it seems to be hiding from me like a ninja."

sentinels Small, green creatures that guard the city at night.  ■ "I saw a group of sentinels chasing after a runaway penguin in the park. It was quite a sight to behold."

shorts A funny little creature that likes to eat insects and run away from danger.  ■ "I saw a group of shorts chasing after a butterfly in the park. They were so adorable, I couldn't help but smile!"

sky A vast expanse of blue-grey atmosphere above the earth, often filled with clouds and occasionally dotted with birds.  ■ "The sky was so clear that I could see my neighbor's dog chasing its tail from my bedroom window."

spirited lively and energetic; full of spirit or enthusiasm  ■ The spirited dog bounded around the park, chasing after his frisbee with unbridled energy.

sprightly Quick, nimble, and full of life. Often used to describe someone or something that is lively and energetic.  ■ "The sprightly little dog darted around the park, chasing after a butterfly."

unpaid A bill or invoice that has not been settled.  ■ I have been chasing this unpaid bill for months, but it still hasn't been settled.

untrained A person or thing that has not received proper training or instruction.  ■ "The untrained dog was running around the park, chasing squirrels and rolling in the mud."

warren A large and complex network of tunnels or burrows made by a group of rabbits.  ■ "I accidentally wandered into a warren while on a hike and ended up chasing after a bunch of wild rabbits."

animals A group of organisms that are capable of motion but lack the ability to reason or think.  ■ "Animals" are known for their ability to make funny noises and do silly things, such as chasing their tails or barking at imaginary objects."

bailiffs A group of people who have a special talent for chasing down and apprehending runaway animals.  ■ "The bailiffs were able to track down the escaped cow and bring it back safely to its owner thanks to their excellent tracking skills."

hives A colony of bees living in a hive, usually found hanging from a tree or other structure. They are known for their stingers and honey.  ■ "I accidentally stepped on a beehive and now I have a swarm of angry bees chasing me."

moonbeams noun The beams of light that are cast down from the moon onto Earth, typically used to describe something soft and beautiful.  ■ Jane was walking through the park at night when she saw a group of children playing under a tree. She smiled as she realized they were chasing after "moonbeams".

rabbits A small, furry, four-legged creature that hops around and is often kept as a pet.  ■ "I had the bright idea to keep rabbits as pets, but they turned out to be more work than I bargained for. Now I'm constantly chasing after them!

rooftops The highest point of a building or structure, typically used as an escape route during zombie apocalypse.  ■ "I knew I had to act fast when the zombies started chasing us. I jumped onto the rooftops and did some fancy parkour moves to get away!"

Sling A short, quick, and forceful toss of something. Often used to fling or throw an object at someone.  ■ "He slung the ball across the room with surprising accuracy.",  ■ "The mime slung his hat onto the ground with a flourish.",  ■ "The protester slung her fist into the air in defiance.,  ■ "The quarterback slung the ball downfield for a touchdown.",  ■ "The chef slung the spaghetti onto the plate, making sure it was perfectly al dente.",  ■ "The dog slung his tail happily, chasing after a stick.,  ■ "The astronaut slung herself into space with ease.,  ■ "The comedian slung her jokes around the room, keeping the crowd in stitches.",  ■ "The construction worker slung his hammer onto the nail with precision.",  ■ "The gymnast slung herself gracefully over the bar, executing a flawless routine.

Snapshots A series of brief and usually comical images or videos taken rapidly in quick succession to create the illusion of motion.  ■ "I took a series of snapshots of my cat chasing its tail, but it turned out to just be a still image of it spinning around in circles."

Sniffing The act of inhaling deeply and rapidly through the nose, often accompanied by a distinctive odor or flavor. It can be used as a way to identify certain substances, such as drugs or alcohol.  ■ "I had been sniffing around my room for hours trying to find my missing phone, but it turned out I was just chasing shadows."

troublesome A person or thing that causes trouble, often in a humorous way.  ■ "That troublesome cat kept knocking over vases and chasing its tail. When the owner tried to scold it, the cat just rolled its eyes and said, 'What can I do? I'm a troublesome cat!'"