as in pursuit
the act of going after or in the tracks of another
the controversy concerning the pursuing of criminals in speeding vehicles along busy highways
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as in chasing
to go after or on the track of
the policeman doggedly pursued the pickpocket through the crowded subway station
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as in seeking
to go in search of
urged the graduates to pursue personal fulfillment instead of financial success
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Recent Examples of pursuing
Ali Bauman, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The model, who made her runway debut at the age of 16 for Dennis Basso’s Spring/Summer 2018 collection, opened up last year on Vogue's podcast The Run-Through about pursuing a career in the fashion industry.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Team members get rewards and acclaim for coming up with great ideas and pursuing them.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Harris was a member of the Catawba College men’s soccer program for three seasons and was pursuing a double major in environmental and sustainability studies and biology, according to the school.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Nadler said that with the big tech companies aggressively pursuing acquisitions in the space, he's felt the pressure, but has remained set on building OpenEvidence as a stand-alone company.
—Kate Rooney, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
For a city pursuing housing supply, today’s conditions represent a mixed bag — better for renters, but bad for builders.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
After nearly two hours of debate, council members voted 7-2 to prioritize pursuing a joint powers authority, or JPA — a singular regional agency to manage affordable housing and homelessness services.
—Mathew Miranda
january 13, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
The move comes as the blue-chip company seeks to further implement AI into its operations, pursuing skills that extend beyond the interpersonal and problem-solving traits usually required of a consultant.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
The Board of Education is now pursuing legal action against former administrators and vendors, accusing them of conspiring to defraud the district.
—Ali Bauman, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
The model, who made her runway debut at the age of 16 for Dennis Basso’s Spring/Summer 2018 collection, opened up last year on Vogue's podcast The Run-Through about pursuing a career in the fashion industry.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 21 Jan. 2026
Team members get rewards and acclaim for coming up with great ideas and pursuing them.
—Kate Vitasek, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Harris was a member of the Catawba College men’s soccer program for three seasons and was pursuing a double major in environmental and sustainability studies and biology, according to the school.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Nadler said that with the big tech companies aggressively pursuing acquisitions in the space, he's felt the pressure, but has remained set on building OpenEvidence as a stand-alone company.
—Kate Rooney, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
For a city pursuing housing supply, today’s conditions represent a mixed bag — better for renters, but bad for builders.
—Mark Dee, Idaho Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
After nearly two hours of debate, council members voted 7-2 to prioritize pursuing a joint powers authority, or JPA — a singular regional agency to manage affordable housing and homelessness services.
—Mathew Miranda
january 13, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
The move comes as the blue-chip company seeks to further implement AI into its operations, pursuing skills that extend beyond the interpersonal and problem-solving traits usually required of a consultant.
—Jake Angelo, Fortune, 14 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuing
Noun
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Take time for reflection or spiritual pursuits.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
23 Jan. 2026
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The chase continued onto highways 85 and 87 before the suspect exited in Willow Glen and drove to the final shooting site downtown, with officers from San Jose police, the CHP and the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office in pursuit.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Color design is increasingly moving from trend-chasing choices to intentional restraint.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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You’re being called to lead, build and commit to a long-term vision, rather than just chasing the next spark of inspiration.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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La Jolla’s Seaside chapter of the National Charity League is seeking new members as part of an annual campaign.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Pretti was shot while agents were evidently seeking to detain a man, Jose Huerta-Chuma, whom Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino said had an extensive criminal record including domestic assault.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
27 Jan. 2026
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In short, there are more homes and businesses that can be affected by severe weather now than there were in 1980, when NOAA began tracking such statistics.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
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Sean Abt, 24, was busted Tuesday and charged with assault two days after police released images of the suspect and asked the public’s help in tracking him down.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Congressional hearings about the Abbey Gate attack began in March 2023, following initial investigations by the Department of Defense in late 2021.—
Alexandra Rockey Fleming,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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Kiefer Sutherland was arrested following an alleged altercation with a rideshare driver.—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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“Pursuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursuing. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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