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

Central to the coalition’s concerns is the potential for health risks if a larger-scale project were to be pursued. — Victoria Le, Oc Register, 14 Nov. 2026

On the surface, Republic has pursued a path consistent with Gates’ mission. — Alex Cuadros, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2026

Investigators have not released details of why the suspect was being pursued. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 2026

In the nearly two years since, the company has pursued a diversified strategy as the media landscape and technology continue to evolve. — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 13 Nov. 2026

This development adds uncertainty to whether the transaction can move forward smoothly, even though the deal represents a major step in the global business restructuring Fernandez has pursued since becoming Unilever CEO last year. — CNBC, 13 Nov. 2026

The company also pursued legal action against command-and-control domains associated with more than a dozen additional malware families. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2026

The public defender's office released video footage from the incident, which appears to show Adams being pursued by officers in unmarked vehicles before being tackled by an officer. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 13 Nov. 2026

The particulars in this book, however peculiar, are as redemptive as any an American writer has pursued. — Literary Hub, 12 Nov. 2026