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
Most companies stumble because leadership pursues the wrong goals — growth for growth’s sake, short-term gains at long-term cost.
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Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Despite bureaucracy, apathy, and disengagement, Chad pursues environmentalism like a surfer paddling into pounding beach break, confident that the wave of his life is just outside the shore pound.
—Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2025
Each pursues the migrant body beyond recognition.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
The decision provides a strong indication of how Lamberth is likely to rule if the government pursues a full trial on the case.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
The new movie will follow a 12-year-old boy who befriends a golden retriever and pursues a basketball championship.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
This tour also features a gifted cast of singers new to San Diego, particularly Nick Rehberger as the fierce police officer Javert who relentlessy pursues Valjean; Christian Mark Gibbs as the noble student leader Enjolras; and Jake David Smith as student rebel Marius.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
In the show, Rory Gilmore aspires to be a journalist and later pursues a career in journalism.
—Makayla Coffee, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
British police have arrested three people on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence services, highlighting the threat posed to NATO allies as Russia pursues hybrid warfare against Western powers.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Big Think, 7 Oct. 2025
Despite bureaucracy, apathy, and disengagement, Chad pursues environmentalism like a surfer paddling into pounding beach break, confident that the wave of his life is just outside the shore pound.
—Outside Online, 1 Oct. 2025
Each pursues the migrant body beyond recognition.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
The decision provides a strong indication of how Lamberth is likely to rule if the government pursues a full trial on the case.
—John Timmer, ArsTechnica, 23 Sep. 2025
The new movie will follow a 12-year-old boy who befriends a golden retriever and pursues a basketball championship.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Sep. 2025
This tour also features a gifted cast of singers new to San Diego, particularly Nick Rehberger as the fierce police officer Javert who relentlessy pursues Valjean; Christian Mark Gibbs as the noble student leader Enjolras; and Jake David Smith as student rebel Marius.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Sep. 2025
In the show, Rory Gilmore aspires to be a journalist and later pursues a career in journalism.
—Makayla Coffee, Freep.com, 19 Sep. 2025
British police have arrested three people on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence services, highlighting the threat posed to NATO allies as Russia pursues hybrid warfare against Western powers.
—Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursues
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The show follows a second-generation Greek Ghanaian immigrant on a journey of self-discovery who chases his dream of becoming a rap star.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
10 Oct. 2025
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As Antoine Semenyo chases a loose ball down the left flank, left-back Adrien Truffert bursts forward to support him inside.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Delhi seeks to engage whoever is in power in Afghanistan as a counterbalance to Pakistan.—
Happymon Jacob,
Time,
16 Oct. 2025
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That pact is now broken, and as the school seeks alternative routes, several researchers worry that some of the most important science will be the fastest to fall by the wayside.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Anything else should be treated as the equivalent of the God-of-the-gaps argument, and what follows is an explanation as to why.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
16 Oct. 2025
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Based on Devantez’s award-winning 2020 short film of the same name, which was a SXSW official selection and won Best Comedy at the HollyShorts Film Festival, Basic follows Gloria (Park) and Nick (Smith), who go through a painful breakup.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
16 Oct. 2025
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Cummings has led The Star’s efforts in creating journalism for our community and developing AI reporting tools, including one that searches court documents and another that tracks the criminal records of Kansas City firefighters.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
10 Oct. 2025
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My mother shared how railroad tracks in her community had white people on one side and Black people on the other.—
Kevin Powell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Pursues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursues. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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