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
Peace must be pursued through diplomacy, not war crimes, and our government must act to end these atrocities and hold those responsible to account.
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Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
Dolan has repositioned the company around its niche streaming offerings, and pursued a strategy built around making its content and IP as widely accessible as possible.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
The Athletic spoke to six agents with clients who either played for UNC or were pursued by the team in the portal; most described Lombardi as either abrasive or dismissive toward them during their negotiations.
—The Athletic Colleges Staff, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
In the years since, Victoria has pursued a career in the fashion world with her namesake brand, ranging from runway to custom designs.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
President Theodore Roosevelt, credited with mediating an end to the Russo-Japanese War, also pursued militaristic expansion in Latin America and the Philippines.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Under the Obama administration, the federal government tightened regulations and pursued a series of investigations against for-profit colleges.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
The suspects in the theft fled the store, traveling toward nearby Interstate 81 and were pursued by the troopers, who eventually used spike strips to stop the vehicle, according to state police.
—Jack Moore, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
If the site was to be pursued for a data center, the location’s proximity to fresh water is also ideal — data centers need cooling methods to prevent overheating, and Lake Michigan is a good source if used responsibly, Wilson said.
—Miranda Dunlap, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
Dolan has repositioned the company around its niche streaming offerings, and pursued a strategy built around making its content and IP as widely accessible as possible.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 10 Oct. 2025
The Athletic spoke to six agents with clients who either played for UNC or were pursued by the team in the portal; most described Lombardi as either abrasive or dismissive toward them during their negotiations.
—The Athletic Colleges Staff, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
In the years since, Victoria has pursued a career in the fashion world with her namesake brand, ranging from runway to custom designs.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
President Theodore Roosevelt, credited with mediating an end to the Russo-Japanese War, also pursued militaristic expansion in Latin America and the Philippines.
—Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Under the Obama administration, the federal government tightened regulations and pursued a series of investigations against for-profit colleges.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025
The suspects in the theft fled the store, traveling toward nearby Interstate 81 and were pursued by the troopers, who eventually used spike strips to stop the vehicle, according to state police.
—Jack Moore, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025
If the site was to be pursued for a data center, the location’s proximity to fresh water is also ideal — data centers need cooling methods to prevent overheating, and Lake Michigan is a good source if used responsibly, Wilson said.
—Miranda Dunlap, jsonline.com, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursued
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Sharing the stoke Muir and friend Dan Pierson had chased the big waves sent by Hurricane Narda down to Oceanside, finding a secluded spot with few people out in the water.—
Laylan Connelly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Oct. 2025
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At one point during the incident, a Massillon player’s facemask was grabbed; he was surrounded, and then chased by Cardinal Ritter players.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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On Saturday, local Janie Brown sought comfort at a prayer vigil at a chapel in McEwen, Tennessee.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
12 Oct. 2025
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The confrontations, while risking a broader conflict, also pose a geopolitical opportunity for India, which has cautiously sought to improve relations with the Taliban, perhaps filling the diplomatic hole left by its regional rival, Pakistan, analysts said.—
J.D. Capelouto,
semafor.com,
12 Oct. 2025
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Police ultimately tracked down Rader using metadata stored on a floppy disc, which Rader had sent to a local TV station.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 2025
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An estimated 10,200 Venezuelans were deported between February and early October, according to deportation flight data tracked by the nonprofit Human Rights First’s ICE Flight Monitor.—
Melissa Sanchez,
ProPublica,
10 Oct. 2025
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Trump’s threat followed Beijing’s tightening of its control on rare earths, a group of critical minerals essential in the production of a wide range of electronics, automobiles and semiconductors.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
13 Oct. 2025
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Boise State generally made life miserable for Layne, the Idaho Vandals transfer who followed his coach, Jason Eck, from Moscow to Albuquerque.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
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In each episode, a VIP is escorted down a red carpet by three comedic bodyguards, facing a series of physical and mental challenges designed to test their wit, courage and improvisational skills.—
Ed Meza,
Variety,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) said on Monday evening that four coffins carrying deceased hostages were being escorted into Israel for formal identification.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
14 Oct. 2025
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Hurry Up Tomorrow was also accompanied by a feature film of the same name.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Oct. 2025
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The actress accompanied her girls to Paris Fashion Week the week after the news of her split.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Pursued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursued. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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