1
as in chases
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 seeks
to go in search of
urged the graduates to pursue personal fulfillment instead of financial success
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Recent Examples of pursues
OpenClaw’s nascent success exemplifies how China’s official embrace of advanced technology can translate into grassroots enthusiasm as Beijing pursues domestic growth and an ambitious global agenda.
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CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
While everyone in the Backwoodz Studioz orbit is unorthodox in some way, ELUCID actively pursues the avant-garde.
—Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
Hayes is twenty years old, on a whirlwind world tour, and creating the band’s second album, but pursues Soléne for a simple lunch that quickly turns into a love affair.
—Haruka Iwasaki, Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
They are also given a say on which projects the studio pursues.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
The case is expected to continue as the DOJ pursues an appeal.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
This could include reviewing your outstanding debts, responding quickly to collection notices and exploring repayment strategies before a creditor pursues legal action.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Ours is an age which consciously pursues health, and yet only believes in the reality of sickness.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
No single agency has sole authority or responsibility, although Florida’s Department of Health pursues complaints against med-spa workers, usually after someone is injured or law enforcement gets involved.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
While everyone in the Backwoodz Studioz orbit is unorthodox in some way, ELUCID actively pursues the avant-garde.
—Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 24 Mar. 2026
Hayes is twenty years old, on a whirlwind world tour, and creating the band’s second album, but pursues Soléne for a simple lunch that quickly turns into a love affair.
—Haruka Iwasaki, Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026
They are also given a say on which projects the studio pursues.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
The case is expected to continue as the DOJ pursues an appeal.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
This could include reviewing your outstanding debts, responding quickly to collection notices and exploring repayment strategies before a creditor pursues legal action.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
Ours is an age which consciously pursues health, and yet only believes in the reality of sickness.
—Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 7 Mar. 2026
No single agency has sole authority or responsibility, although Florida’s Department of Health pursues complaints against med-spa workers, usually after someone is injured or law enforcement gets involved.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursues
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Both trials — one in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the other in Los Angeles — pointed to the struggles Meta has faced to adequately police Facebook and Instagram, which remain the primary cash engines as the company chases Google, OpenAI and Anthropic in artificial intelligence.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Catcher Clayton Namken chases a high fastball, striking out swinging.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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While the criminal justice system continues to hold Robert accountable for his heinous crimes and seeks to protect potential future victims through close monitoring and probation limitations, Cindy will continue to fully pursue justice via the civil justice system.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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House Republicans voted against a bill that seeks to require counties in Idaho to allow citizens to carry firearms into courthouses — but still ban them from courtrooms — and sent it along for possible amendment, leaving its prospects in doubt.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
31 Mar. 2026
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Set in a collapsing Caracas, the film follows a woman who returns home after her mother’s funeral to find her apartment taken over by an armed militia.—
Adam Bell
April 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
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How the April Strike Builds on January 30 The April 5 action follows an earlier nationwide general strike on January 30, 2026, which Strike26 described as the opening phase of its campaign.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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See hummingbird migration map Hummingbird Central tracks hummingbirds across the country and has published an interactive hummingbird migration map for 2026.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Future research that tracks insurance continuously throughout treatment, standardizes how coverage is categorized and examines specific cancer types and age subgroups in greater depth could clarify the picture further.—
Rhonda Winegar,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Pursues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursues. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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