1
as in chased
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 sought
to go in search of
urged the graduates to pursue personal fulfillment instead of financial success
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Recent Examples of pursued
The family would eventually move to Tennessee full-time as the teen pursued a career in music.
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Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The former owners of the property, Alterra Worldwide and real estate executives Tony Bader and Mike Sarimsakci, pursued conventional financing and other funding options for development.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Bondi's replacement will have to answer for much bigger changes at the traditionally apolitical Justice Department, which for the first time in recent history has actively pursued investigations into the president's political enemies under Bondi's leadership.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Karaban initially pursued a combo platter of three majors – computer science, sports management and statistics – before boiling it down to an economics degree.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Police pursued the car, which crashed near the 4300 block of Marshall Street Northeast in Fridley.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Inspired to continue his research in health care technology, Appaji pursued a doctorate in mental health and neurosciences at Maastricht University, in the Netherlands.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
The case was pursued through judicial procedure, and Murad Bakhsh was declared guilty.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Kennedy has actively pursued the intersection of tech and Hollywood over a 50-year career.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
The former owners of the property, Alterra Worldwide and real estate executives Tony Bader and Mike Sarimsakci, pursued conventional financing and other funding options for development.
—George Avalos, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
Bondi's replacement will have to answer for much bigger changes at the traditionally apolitical Justice Department, which for the first time in recent history has actively pursued investigations into the president's political enemies under Bondi's leadership.
—Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Karaban initially pursued a combo platter of three majors – computer science, sports management and statistics – before boiling it down to an economics degree.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Police pursued the car, which crashed near the 4300 block of Marshall Street Northeast in Fridley.
—Conor Wight, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
Inspired to continue his research in health care technology, Appaji pursued a doctorate in mental health and neurosciences at Maastricht University, in the Netherlands.
—IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
The case was pursued through judicial procedure, and Murad Bakhsh was declared guilty.
—Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026
Kennedy has actively pursued the intersection of tech and Hollywood over a 50-year career.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursued
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Isaiah Evans slipped trying to curl to the rim and Solo Ball scooped up the ball, racing toward the basket, chased by the likely player of the year, Cam Boozer.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
30 Mar. 2026
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Without hesitation, Gunner flew down the stairs to the yard and chased after the bunny.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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Trump has sought fewer environmental rules.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The president thanked Thune and Johnson for their work, and sought to project Republican unity.—
Kevin Freking,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
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At the end of Ellroy’s novel, Dieterling is tracked down by LAPD lieutenant Ed Exley—the same cop who, earlier in the book, murdered three innocent Black suspects during a raid.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Nok has been documenting his journey on social media, building an audience of nearly one million across Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, and his movements are being live-tracked via the travel app Polarsteps.—
Salma Arafa,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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Saturday’s nose win followed a neck victory over Chief Wallabee in last month’s Fountain of Youth Stakes.—
Clark Spencer,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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The event included speakers and musical performances, followed by a march.—
Jasmine Arenas,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Under the operation, US warships escorted convoys through the Gulf, while allied navies cleared mines, patrolled shipping lanes, and monitored traffic.—
Max Saltman,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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After a seamless check-in process with the front-desk staffers stationed in the stylish Library Lounge, I was escorted to my room, which had north- and west-facing windows.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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There has been an apparent rise in reported fireball incidents accompanied by sonic booms, especially in the United States, according to statistics from the American Meteor Society and recent reports in March 2026.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2026
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The celebratory holiday is typically observed with a ritual meal known as a seder, accompanied by traditional foods – including matzah (unleavened bread) – and kosher wine.—
Bailey Allen,
Cape Cod Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Pursued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursued. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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