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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2
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
Ground units responded, and when one driver failed to yield, officers briefly pursued the vehicle before terminating the chase because of safety concerns.
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Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Nothing should be ruled out, but this is not something that has been actively pursued by James to this point, according to a source.
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Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
As Israel and the United States joined forces to attack Iran, and Israel pursued its proxies in Lebanon, rhetoric dehumanizing Jews also spiked.
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Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
In contrast, the Dutch have pursued a different vision of the good life—one that values security, balance, and community over material wealth.
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Steven Delco,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Rather than continuing an expensive Cold War program, the Navy pursued a new design optimized for a broader range of post-Cold War missions.
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Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
The idea of blackness like that has been pursued by scientists for decades.
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New Atlas,
26 June 2026
Lebanon pursued direct negotiations with Israel after the latest conflict began, while Hezbollah was not a participant in the talks.
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Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2026
Post-Ronnettes, Ronnie pursued a solo career, briefly reformed the group with two new members and collaborated with the likes of Eddie Money, Southside Johnny and Joey Ramone.
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Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Reeti Malhotra,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
Nothing should be ruled out, but this is not something that has been actively pursued by James to this point, according to a source.
—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 June 2026
As Israel and the United States joined forces to attack Iran, and Israel pursued its proxies in Lebanon, rhetoric dehumanizing Jews also spiked.
—
Jackie Hajdenberg,
Sun Sentinel,
29 June 2026
In contrast, the Dutch have pursued a different vision of the good life—one that values security, balance, and community over material wealth.
—
Steven Delco,
Hartford Courant,
29 June 2026
Rather than continuing an expensive Cold War program, the Navy pursued a new design optimized for a broader range of post-Cold War missions.
—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
The idea of blackness like that has been pursued by scientists for decades.
—
New Atlas,
26 June 2026
Lebanon pursued direct negotiations with Israel after the latest conflict began, while Hezbollah was not a participant in the talks.
—
Rena Rowe,
The Washington Examiner,
26 June 2026
Post-Ronnettes, Ronnie pursued a solo career, briefly reformed the group with two new members and collaborated with the likes of Eddie Money, Southside Johnny and Joey Ramone.
—
Alexandra Schonfeld,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursued
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Achraf Hakimi looked to have another opportunity to take an open shot on goal in the 54th minute, until Dutch defender Micky van de Ven chased him down and made a risky tackle in the goal box.
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Kids whose families had been chased out of half of Europe started the picture studios, the scrap yards that became fortunes, and eventually the software companies that created a whole new world of ones and zeros.
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Uber fired the first shot with a ballot measure that sought to cap how much attorneys can earn in lawsuits involving auto accidents.
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More than a decade ago, her association sought the same change at the federal level and was unsuccessful — opposed at the time by Wine Institute.
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Researchers tracked nearly 1 million students who enrolled in 86 public colleges in Texas, starting in the 2008-09 academic year.
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Ships tracked making the crossing along the coast of Oman included a mix of cargo vessels and tankers, many bound for Oman's Shinos port, while others were broadcasting destinations including Singapore, India and Malaysia.
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The result followed a 1-1 draw to Belgium and a 3-1 win over New Zealand earlier in the tournament.
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The couple followed a cardinal rule of investing.
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But when the ground shakes, the lights flicker and the dancers feel the coming of Old Deuteronomy, Buteau and Peppermint are escorted offstage to spend the rest of the show snapping their fans as audience members.
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Police escorted the woman to her unit, but asked permission to enter, saying a sweatshirt related to the shooting was in her apartment.
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Adorni’s private life first drew scrutiny in March when his wife, who doesn’t work in government, accompanied him on the presidential aircraft for a conference in New York.
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This time, Russell’s cello would be accompanied by organ, tenor saxophone, trombone, guitar, and, crucially and unusually, a drummer and two percussionists.
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“Pursued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursued. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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