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
Another company, Omni Hoverboards, pursues a similar path, while Ascend Dynamics experimented with a jetpack-style system using twelve rotors mounted in a backpack configuration.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
While Sheamus pursues a spot in Cena's final match, his feud with The Judgment Day continues to build.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The movie’s narrative [spoilers ahead] revolves around the lovely circus aerialist Cleopatra, who romantically pursues little person Hans, a performer in the sideshow.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Yet as Will pursues a budding theatre career in faraway London, Agnes anchors the domestic sphere alone.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
If the union votes and pursues a strike, Starbucks does not expect widespread impacts to daily operations.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Casting is slated to begin later this year as the team actively pursues investors, distribution partners and world sales.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
As the White House pursues immigration crackdowns in Democrat-run cities, viral videos made by some pro-Trump influencers recently drew attention to the Canal Street vendors, and local businesses have called for more police presence there.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Michael brutally and relentlessly pursues Jamie throughout Haddonfield, leaving countless people dead in his wake.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
While Sheamus pursues a spot in Cena's final match, his feud with The Judgment Day continues to build.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
The movie’s narrative [spoilers ahead] revolves around the lovely circus aerialist Cleopatra, who romantically pursues little person Hans, a performer in the sideshow.
—JSTOR Daily, 30 Oct. 2025
Yet as Will pursues a budding theatre career in faraway London, Agnes anchors the domestic sphere alone.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2025
If the union votes and pursues a strike, Starbucks does not expect widespread impacts to daily operations.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Casting is slated to begin later this year as the team actively pursues investors, distribution partners and world sales.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
As the White House pursues immigration crackdowns in Democrat-run cities, viral videos made by some pro-Trump influencers recently drew attention to the Canal Street vendors, and local businesses have called for more police presence there.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Michael brutally and relentlessly pursues Jamie throughout Haddonfield, leaving countless people dead in his wake.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursues
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Los Angeles chases a repeat and a third championship since 2020 while Toronto arrives to the Fall Classic for the first time in 32 years.—
Tim Crowley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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More money chases the same market, and some people start paying more.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Idaho Statesman seeks more information about ICE actions and law enforcement's response.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
30 Oct. 2025
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The play centers on a lonely high schooler named Delilah who seeks comfort in her favorite book, but the lines between fantasy and reality blur when the characters start speaking to her.—
Hallie Jackson,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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Precedents for pardon Maidstone’s campaign follows similar efforts elsewhere in the United Kingdom to confront historical injustices.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Gretchen follows many unsavory characters on Instagram, including Tucker Carlson, Joe Rogan, and Ben Carson.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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The sports books spend hundreds of millions on advertising annually, primarily during games, along with pregame and post-game shows, according to MediaRadar, which tracks and estimates ad spending.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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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,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Pursues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursues. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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