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
King is said to have had nightmares that night — his son running through endless hallways, pursued by a malevolent presence — inspiring the plot of the famous movie.
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Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
The Blue Jays, of course, had aggressively pursued Ohtani two winters ago, when the Japanese designated hitter/pitcher opted to sign a long-term deal with the Dodgers.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
In Chicago on October 14, US Border Patrol agents pursued and crashed into a vehicle as part of an immigration enforcement operation, leading to an angry response from community residents.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
In 2022, the group went on hiatus, as members Jin, Suga, J-hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook enlisted for Korea‘s mandatory military service and pursued solo activities.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Regardless of which plan is pursued, the company must immediately start down the road of fixing its operational issues.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Plans for a sidewalk along the east side of the roadway would not be pursued under this option and existing curb stops along the east side’s bike lane would be eliminated, as well as some on the west side.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
Thank you to the outstanding men and women of the FBI who pursued this case and followed the facts accordingly.
—Ryan Morik , Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Trump has eviscerated the Office for Civil Rights, the avenue through which Jewish students once pursued legal protection.
—James Druckman, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
The Blue Jays, of course, had aggressively pursued Ohtani two winters ago, when the Japanese designated hitter/pitcher opted to sign a long-term deal with the Dodgers.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
In Chicago on October 14, US Border Patrol agents pursued and crashed into a vehicle as part of an immigration enforcement operation, leading to an angry response from community residents.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
In 2022, the group went on hiatus, as members Jin, Suga, J-hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jung Kook enlisted for Korea‘s mandatory military service and pursued solo activities.
—Sara Merican, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Regardless of which plan is pursued, the company must immediately start down the road of fixing its operational issues.
—Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Plans for a sidewalk along the east side of the roadway would not be pursued under this option and existing curb stops along the east side’s bike lane would be eliminated, as well as some on the west side.
—Barbara Henry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Oct. 2025
Thank you to the outstanding men and women of the FBI who pursued this case and followed the facts accordingly.
—Ryan Morik , Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Trump has eviscerated the Office for Civil Rights, the avenue through which Jewish students once pursued legal protection.
—James Druckman, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursued
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Those interviewed in the UN report described being surveilled, followed and even chased by drones while going about their everyday lives.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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Jimenez, who joined the Navy shortly after his 18th birthday, largely served on PC-616, a patrol craft boat that chased submarines.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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In a filing on Friday, the nearly-defunct federal body sought summary judgment in NPR’s lawsuit against the organization over its decision to appropriate funding for satellite distribution to a select group of NPR member stations before the CPB ceases operations.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Cuomo has sought to cast Mamdani, a 34-year-old state assemblymember, as a naive candidate whose agenda would damage the city.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Nevertheless, after hearing that exchange, my Athletic colleague Ken Rosenthal tracked down the manager himself to explore this very topic.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Planes were being tracked and reports coming from all kinds of sources, but in the end, the Blue Jays fell short in the sweepstakes.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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Sulfuric aerosols trapped in ice cores suggest that a truly massive volcanic eruption took place in 1809, followed by a succession of smaller eruptions that culminated in the staggering explosion of Mount Tambora in 1815.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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That being said, the Consumer Price Index has followed an almost identical trajectory from Q420 to the most recent figures, meaning spending is merely in line with inflation.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Florida trail attack suspect escorted to sheriff's cruiser In addition to being choked unconscious, a police affidavit identified injuries to both of her eyes and her nose.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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During the second week of December 2017, he was escorted around the White Oak property to photograph the facility and some employees.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
21 Oct. 2025
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The souvenir stalls outside the stadium which do a roaring trade on matchdays are also feeling the squeeze from the lack of games — and the bad weather that accompanied the ones that were played recently against Chelsea and Sunderland.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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From Dakota Johnson and Jane Fonda to Brittany Snow and Anne Hathaway, each leading lady uniquely styled the timeless shoe, whether accompanied by a dressy look or a low-key ensemble.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Pursued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursued. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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