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
Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Here, Fallon supports veterans pursuing entrepreneurship through acquisition at precisely the moment a generation of owners is retiring.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The system is designed to reset each year, allowing qualified applicants to continue pursuing permanent residency in the United States.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Among this year’s categories, the Designer of the Year recognizes the most influential international designer across all fashion disciplines, featuring Jonathan Anderson pursuing a potential third consecutive win for his work at JW Anderson and Dior.
—Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
In Simpson’s April 2023 indictment, prosecutors cited prior convictions for burglary, robbery and assault as reasons for their pursuing a sentencing enhancement.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Plotlines generally involve a story or two that our intrepid near-volunteers are pursuing, including a serial catfisher who targets Esmeralda, a regional farm that may also be a cult and Ned’s rivalry with a local high school blogger.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
You’d be forgiven for thinking Putin is not that interested in pursuing peace, considering Moscow’s refusal to entertain a ceasefire with Kyiv up to this point and the continual bombing of Ukraine.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
This tendency grew more pronounced starting in the late 1970s, with Democrats and Republicans alike pursuing reforms such as stripping regulations and rolling back the welfare state.
—Jeffrey C. Dixon, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
But Stander and other preservationists are pursuing other avenues and got a boost last month.
—Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 6 Sep. 2025
Here, Fallon supports veterans pursuing entrepreneurship through acquisition at precisely the moment a generation of owners is retiring.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The system is designed to reset each year, allowing qualified applicants to continue pursuing permanent residency in the United States.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Among this year’s categories, the Designer of the Year recognizes the most influential international designer across all fashion disciplines, featuring Jonathan Anderson pursuing a potential third consecutive win for his work at JW Anderson and Dior.
—Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
In Simpson’s April 2023 indictment, prosecutors cited prior convictions for burglary, robbery and assault as reasons for their pursuing a sentencing enhancement.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Plotlines generally involve a story or two that our intrepid near-volunteers are pursuing, including a serial catfisher who targets Esmeralda, a regional farm that may also be a cult and Ned’s rivalry with a local high school blogger.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
You’d be forgiven for thinking Putin is not that interested in pursuing peace, considering Moscow’s refusal to entertain a ceasefire with Kyiv up to this point and the continual bombing of Ukraine.
—Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2025
This tendency grew more pronounced starting in the late 1970s, with Democrats and Republicans alike pursuing reforms such as stripping regulations and rolling back the welfare state.
—Jeffrey C. Dixon, The Conversation, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuing
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The Regency-era romantic drama follows the lives of esteemed families of the British high society and their romantic pursuits through the lens of mysterious gossip columnist, Lady Whistledown.—
Stephanie Wenger,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Richard Hughes’ reputation is at an all-time high, given the success of his negotiations with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk last season, allied with his successful pursuits of Wirtz, Isak, Hugo Ekitike, et al.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ecuador are a couple of points behind Brazil and sit in the middle of the chasing pack, but that is not the whole story.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Rather than chasing every trend or asset class, invest where your heritage, relationships, and insight give you natural advantage.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Shut out of control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, Democrats are seeking to rebuild their brand with the American electorate following a poor performance during the 2024 presidential election.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
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Once magnets for buyers seeking sunshine – and often looser Covid restrictions – demand has started to cool off in these states.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Though Kirk's visit was controversial on campus, police were tracking no specific or credible threats before the fatal shooting, Utah law enforcement sources told ABC News.—
Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
11 Sep. 2025
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In addition to Kiko, the hurricane center is also tracking a tropical wave in the Pacific Ocean with high chances of further development.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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Although not yet confirmed, the American team is expected to make a scouting visit to Bethpage Black following their appearance at the Silverado Resort.—
Julio Cesar Valdera Morales,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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At the WellChild Awards in London on Monday, May 8, Harry, 40, chatted with 13-year-old Grace Tutt, a Special Recognition winner who uses a wheelchair following a bus crash.—
Erin Hill,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Pursuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursuing. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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