chase down

VERB

ferret out

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ascertain bring to light drive out get at sniff out uncover unearth

WEAK

be on to chase determine dig out dig up disclose discover elicit extract follow hunt hunt down learn nose out penetrate pick up on pierce probe pry pursue quest root out scout out search out seek smell out smoke out trace track down trail worm out

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Mental health tip: Consider having a trove of cute dog and cat videos at the ready to chase down the feelings of anger or helplessness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

He has been working his sources to chase down rumors of attacks, disrupted flows or reports about naval escorts in the Gulf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

Great assist but also showing that dogged side to his game that he developed at Wolves and brings that to this side still trying to chase down Arsenal.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

There’s an element of adventure to it, kind of in the same way people chase down the hottest, trendiest restaurants today.”

From Salon • Feb. 14, 2026

Fred’s favorite episode was the one where Duke, Nala, and Scruffy had to ski off a cliff in Switzerland to chase down the villain, who had stolen a top-secret chocolate formula.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein

chase down

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