Synonyms of pursued

pursued

verb

past tense of pursue

1

as in chased

to go after or on the track of

the policeman doggedly pursued the pickpocket through the crowded subway station

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• led
• guided
• piloted
• headed

2

as in sought

to go in search of

urged the graduates to pursue personal fulfillment instead of financial success

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sought
• hunted
• chased (down)
• searched (for or out)
• looked up
• shopped (for)
• cast about (for)
• looked for
• cast around (for)
• foraged (for)
• quested
• rooted (out)
• ferreted (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lost
• ignored
• hid
• neglected

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pursued

Like his sister Mariska, Zoltán has also pursued a career in Hollywood, albeit behind the scenes. — Emma Banks, InStyle, 20 July 2026

The government has aggressively pursued cases against protesters and others who have had even fleeting and unintentional physical contact with agents. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 19 July 2026

In 2021, Brouillette pursued a certification to become a professional firefighter through a program at Southern Maine Community College, which required both academic classes and field exercises, according to court documents. — Curt Devine, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Outside of her time on the show, Ginger pursued several creative opportunities, including music and acting. — Francesca Gariano, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Talarico's haul marks a new record for second quarter fundraising, far surpassing other Democrats who previously pursued Senate seats in Texas. — Will Lennon, ABC News, 17 July 2026

The show’s interests are theoretically in a nuclear family gradually coming back together, though even that theme is halfheartedly pursued. — Alison Herman, Variety, 16 July 2026

The Sixers, led by their new president of basketball operations, are among several teams that have aggressively pursued James. — Tony Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026

The Heat had a preliminary discussion with the representation for free agent Bradley Beal but hasn’t pursued him vigorously. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026