Synonyms of ran after

ran after

phrase

past tense of run after

as in chased

to go after or on the track of

She ran after the puppy that escaped from the yard.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chased
• pursued
• tracked
• followed
• accompanied
• escorted
• traced
• trailed
• bird-dogged
• tailed
• tagged
• hounded
• dogged
• shadowed
• coursed
• watched
• ran
• searched (for)
• sought
• hunted
• observed
• chaperoned
• eyed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• led
• guided
• headed
• piloted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ran after

The agent, with his gun drawn, ran after the car, first with the gun raised and then with it down at his side. — Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

The victim started to drive toward 71st Street, and Valdivia ran after him and fired his gun multiple times, hitting the rear window of the car, according to the report. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

Manchin never ran after serving in the Senate, but Senate Republicans believe Justice is more likely to run than not, according to several GOP sources. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026