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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
Nick Barrett of the South Carolina Gamecocks pursues a play on defense during a college football game against the Clemson Tigers on November 29, 2025 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, South Carolina.
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Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
More upgrades are expected to Hamilton over the next couple years as the university pursues a true arena vibe like most of the Pioneers’ future conference rivals already have.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Expect that to change this time around, with O’Connell and defensive coordinator Brian Flores having a major say in the type of player the team pursues.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The case is expected to continue through the courts as the state pursues its appeal.
—Vivian Richey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Trump pursues a $400-million White House ballroom and 250-foot Triumphal Arch while facing criticism for ignoring voter concerns about healthcare, inflation and the struggling economy.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Michael Reaves / Getty Images Not every school pursues such a transfer-centric roster.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
The math is hard in either scenario that the House pursues to approve the program.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
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.
—CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 26 Apr. 2026
More upgrades are expected to Hamilton over the next couple years as the university pursues a true arena vibe like most of the Pioneers’ future conference rivals already have.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
Expect that to change this time around, with O’Connell and defensive coordinator Brian Flores having a major say in the type of player the team pursues.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
The case is expected to continue through the courts as the state pursues its appeal.
—Vivian Richey, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Trump pursues a $400-million White House ballroom and 250-foot Triumphal Arch while facing criticism for ignoring voter concerns about healthcare, inflation and the struggling economy.
—Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Michael Reaves / Getty Images Not every school pursues such a transfer-centric roster.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
The math is hard in either scenario that the House pursues to approve the program.
—Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
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.
—CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursues
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In the Ring video, a person dressed in black pants and a gray T-shirt, with a gray sweatshirt draped over his shoulder, chases two dogs down a residential street, spraying them with pellets from what looks like a gel gun.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Or do coaches even matter and everyone just chases the bag?—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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The spike comes as the White House appears skeptical about an Iranian peace proposal that seeks to postpone discussion of Iran’s nuclear program, the Wall Street Journal and Associated Press reported.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Prominent journalist Andrzej Poczobut has been released from jail in Belarus in a swap with Poland that saw a total of 10 people freed as the authoritarian leader of Belarus seeks improved relations with the West, officials in both countries said Tuesday.—
Claudia Ciobanu,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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Choose one interaction to handle with calm and clarity today, and let that set a steadier tone for everything that follows.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Ferrari Purosangue Handling Speciale follows improvements already made among the competition, such as Aston Martin’s 717 hp DBX S and Bentley’s latest Bentayga Speed—the latter now capable of drifting.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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Every Friday morning, the weekly Fortune 500 Power Moves column tracks Fortune 500 company C-suite shifts—see the most recent edition.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Consider the kitchen, where the sun tracks across the island throughout the day thanks to the skylights above.—
Nick Mafi,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Pursues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursues. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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