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
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
It is pursued through courage, determination, and the belief that every person deserves dignity, opportunity, and the right to shape their own future.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Growth by Design MidFirst has pursued expansion patiently and intentionally, entering markets with the expectation of staying and building.
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Midfirst Bank Contributor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The Justice Department had pursued his indictment and prosecution through lawful tools of the criminal justice system.
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Jon Duffy,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Vulture spoke to Murray over video about her pivot to the writing life and how she’s pursued recovery without succumbing to the wellness industry.
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Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
They’re pursued by Azula (Elizabeth Yu), princess of the Fire Nation, and her friends Mai (Thalia Tran) and Ty Lee (Momona Tamada).
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Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
25 June 2026
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
It is pursued through courage, determination, and the belief that every person deserves dignity, opportunity, and the right to shape their own future.
—
Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Growth by Design MidFirst has pursued expansion patiently and intentionally, entering markets with the expectation of staying and building.
—
Midfirst Bank Contributor,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
The Justice Department had pursued his indictment and prosecution through lawful tools of the criminal justice system.
—
Jon Duffy,
Mercury News,
25 June 2026
Vulture spoke to Murray over video about her pivot to the writing life and how she’s pursued recovery without succumbing to the wellness industry.
—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
25 June 2026
They’re pursued by Azula (Elizabeth Yu), princess of the Fire Nation, and her friends Mai (Thalia Tran) and Ty Lee (Momona Tamada).
—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursued
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Perhaps the problem arose from the extravagant expectations of American life, the sense that bad luck will always be chased by good fortune and that the poor man is merely someone who has yet to strike it rich.
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What is the metaphor for young people being chased by monsters really about?
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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 28 Jun. 2026.
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