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
Inspired by true events, The Exiles will tell the story of a desperate Westerner who pursues greener pastures in Asia, instead finding greed, rivalry and ego that ultimately spirals into a shocking murder.
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Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
The developer no longer pursues the build-to-sell market.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Democrats weigh their demands As the Republican administration pursues its aggressive immigration enforcement surge nationwide, Democrats have discussed several potential demands in the Homeland Security bill.
—Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Kyiv, like the rest of Ukraine, is not new to rolling outages as Russia pursues a strategy of targeting its energy grid each winter.
—Anastasiia Parafeniuk, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals granted an administrative stay of the preliminary injunction, filed last week, while the federal government pursues an appeal.
—Cole Premo, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
America Tax Group pursues settlements only when supported by documentation, statutory criteria, and IRS guidelines.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
When Loraine is discovered and flees, Bundle pursues her alongside Jimmy and Bill Eversleigh (Hughie O’Donnell), a Foreign Office employee and another of their friends, leading the trio to a train station.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 15 Jan. 2026
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell spoke at length at his end-of-season press conference Wednesday about wanting to support Brian Flores as Minnesota’s defensive coordinator pursues head coaching vacancies.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
The developer no longer pursues the build-to-sell market.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
Democrats weigh their demands As the Republican administration pursues its aggressive immigration enforcement surge nationwide, Democrats have discussed several potential demands in the Homeland Security bill.
—Mary Clare Jalonick, Los Angeles Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Kyiv, like the rest of Ukraine, is not new to rolling outages as Russia pursues a strategy of targeting its energy grid each winter.
—Anastasiia Parafeniuk, NBC news, 23 Jan. 2026
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals granted an administrative stay of the preliminary injunction, filed last week, while the federal government pursues an appeal.
—Cole Premo, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
America Tax Group pursues settlements only when supported by documentation, statutory criteria, and IRS guidelines.
—Kaitlyn Gomez, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026
When Loraine is discovered and flees, Bundle pursues her alongside Jimmy and Bill Eversleigh (Hughie O’Donnell), a Foreign Office employee and another of their friends, leading the trio to a train station.
—Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 15 Jan. 2026
Vikings coach Kevin O’Connell spoke at length at his end-of-season press conference Wednesday about wanting to support Brian Flores as Minnesota’s defensive coordinator pursues head coaching vacancies.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursues
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The new owner is Gary (Justin Kirk), who chases off anyone who comes around.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Next to Pika Pika Paradise is a colorful birthday cake filled with Alcremie, and a Kangaskhan and Dragonite battle as a Fidough chases Eevees nearby.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Campillo and other critics call that shift a bait-and-switch, and Campillo’s proposal seeks to prevent a repeat by requiring any ballot measure that could create a new fee — or raise an existing one — to undergo a comprehensive analysis long before voters weigh in.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The lawsuit also seeks permission to appoint outside counsel selected by the Auditor’s Office to Special Assistant Attorney General to represent them — something Attorney General Andrea Campbell says DiZoglio does not have the authority to do.—
Tim Dunn,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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The crackdown follows fatal crashes involving truck drivers who weren’t properly qualified, including incidents in Florida and Indiana that killed multiple people.—
Josh Funk,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Season 4 follows the #MomTok sisterhood as fame, competition and personal challenges collide.—
Kennedy French,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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At least 77 people were killed and dozens injured in various attacks, mostly by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, in densely populated areas, according to Sudan Doctors Network, a group that tracks violence through the war.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The quarter-sized wearable device clips onto people's underwear and tracks their intestinal gas using electrochemical sensors.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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“Pursues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursues. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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