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
Body camera video revealed the moment officers pursued one individual on foot, as additional officers conducted traffic stops involving two vehicles nearby, the department said.
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Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The Timberwolves could try that with a scrappy guard like DiVincenzo, a lanky athletic wing like McDaniels, or even with veteran forward Kyle Anderson, a buyout acquisition who was also pursued by Denver.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Jarrell-Searcy, 27, earned her bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biology in 2022 and has pursued a rugby career ever since.
—Pj Green
april 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Before imposing new fees on working families, leaders should have cut waste, pursued real efficiencies and lived within their means.
—Johnny Lee Dang, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The company also pursued other content deals for programming that could complement its shopping offerings, like a deal to carry pickleball matches.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
An officer pursued Mills and deployed a Taser.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Notably, Muniz pursued his lifelong dream of being a race car driver.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Frankie Muniz, who played Malcolm, pursued professional race car driving.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
The Timberwolves could try that with a scrappy guard like DiVincenzo, a lanky athletic wing like McDaniels, or even with veteran forward Kyle Anderson, a buyout acquisition who was also pursued by Denver.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Jarrell-Searcy, 27, earned her bachelor’s degree in molecular and cellular biology in 2022 and has pursued a rugby career ever since.
—Pj Green
april 17, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2026
Before imposing new fees on working families, leaders should have cut waste, pursued real efficiencies and lived within their means.
—Johnny Lee Dang, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026
The company also pursued other content deals for programming that could complement its shopping offerings, like a deal to carry pickleball matches.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
An officer pursued Mills and deployed a Taser.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Notably, Muniz pursued his lifelong dream of being a race car driver.
—Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Frankie Muniz, who played Malcolm, pursued professional race car driving.
—Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursued
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According to officials, Sergeant Carlos Arias and Officer Edwin Ruiz got out of their vehicle and chased Muse on foot.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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That outburst from the Twins effectively chased lefty ace Garrett Crochet from the game.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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As was the case with the white-and-green dress for her Pakistan tour, Elizabeth, in her fashion choices, sought not only to avoid giving offense but to offer symbolic ingratiation, and among the most fascinating garments on display are those representing diplomatic dressing.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
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That is certainly the impression the playwright, actors and producers sought to convey.—
Alan M. Dershowitz,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Police tracked down Horner through digital evidence that day.—
S.E. Jenkins,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Asia-Pacific markets tracked Wall Street, opening higher on Wednesday.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Apr. 2026
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Now 43-38, Charlotte has lost ground this week with difficult losses to Boston and Detroit that followed the same blueprint, as the Hornets fell off a cliff in the fourth quarter at the wrong time.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Apr. 2026
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Its techniques are still breathtaking today, richer and more substantial than any images that came before and many that followed.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Apr. 2026
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Other guests escorted Garcia out of the backyard where the party was being held.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Apr. 2026
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Costa said he was escorted out of a bar that night and declined someone's help to get into an Uber.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The aperitivo—mid-morning snack accompanied by booze—is a quintessential part of the Rastro experience, so pepper your bargain-sleuthing with boozy pit stops.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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These travel résumés detail everything from a client’s board positions to whether they’re accompanied by young, noisy children or less-disruptive older teens.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Pursued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursued. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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