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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

“Patients should not have to fill out the same forms over and over again at different doctors’ offices or log into multiple portals or chase down their records just to get care,” Gleason said.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

The team's instinct to chase down high balls as a way of winning territory was tolerated while they were in the midst of a 12-match winning streak.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 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

He is the kid who wins perfect attendance records, who helps the staff chase down bugs in the computer files of report cards.

From "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson

chase down

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