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
The fleet is expected to remain in service for decades as the Air Force pursues extensive modernization upgrades.
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Sophia Compton , Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
In the briefing, Hudtwalcker emphasized that a deal was still a possibility even as Miami-Dade pursues a court fight.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
The controversy comes even as Meloni’s government pursues a parallel policy of expanding legal migration, having approved a multiyear plan to admit hundreds of thousands of non-EU workers to address labor shortages in key economic sectors.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Perhaps Abby pursues the reproduction of human experience to counter the void of her own life.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 June 2026
Notable among them is a high-speed chase in which Margaret and Daniel jump from a car to a moving train as Scanlon’s vicious head of security Boyd (Henry Lloyd-Hughes) pursues and tries to kill them.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
Carolina pursues its first championship since 2006.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The ruling closes a financial front in Britain’s asylum fight as Starmer’s government pursues new border controls, while Rwanda acknowledges the decision but highlights a dissent underscoring the case’s legal complexity.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Overall, Oreo pursues collaboration strategies at both the global and local levels, with Foley citing a Post Malone US-exclusive collaboration and a recent Blackpink Asia-exclusive release.
—Charles Taylor, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Sophia Compton , Morgan Phillips, FOXNews.com, 15 June 2026
In the briefing, Hudtwalcker emphasized that a deal was still a possibility even as Miami-Dade pursues a court fight.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 June 2026
The controversy comes even as Meloni’s government pursues a parallel policy of expanding legal migration, having approved a multiyear plan to admit hundreds of thousands of non-EU workers to address labor shortages in key economic sectors.
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
Perhaps Abby pursues the reproduction of human experience to counter the void of her own life.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 12 June 2026
Notable among them is a high-speed chase in which Margaret and Daniel jump from a car to a moving train as Scanlon’s vicious head of security Boyd (Henry Lloyd-Hughes) pursues and tries to kill them.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 June 2026
Carolina pursues its first championship since 2006.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The ruling closes a financial front in Britain’s asylum fight as Starmer’s government pursues new border controls, while Rwanda acknowledges the decision but highlights a dissent underscoring the case’s legal complexity.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Overall, Oreo pursues collaboration strategies at both the global and local levels, with Foley citing a Post Malone US-exclusive collaboration and a recent Blackpink Asia-exclusive release.
—Charles Taylor, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursues
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Or during the Season 2 finale, when the tension between the two former friends comes to a head and Maddy chases Cassie down, slapping her and slamming her into a wall.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Rue then flees the home as Wayne chases her with a shotgun.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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The filing seeks to halt the project, which is already underway on a tract connected to the National Mall, as statues are commissioned and funding is secured.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
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After placing a disappointing third in what should have put him one step closer to the prestigious Ohio Classic, Eddie seeks help from experienced coach Mike Reed (Mike Edward), himself a former bodybuilder.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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The movie, which premiered on Christmas Day 2025 and is now streaming on Netflix, is based on the 2008 documentary by the same name that follows the band's early days and Claire and Mike’s relationship.—
Francesca Gariano,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
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The move also follows a broader trend of stand-alone streaming apps giving way to bundling and partnerships — among them Disney+’s recent deal with CJ ENM’s TVing in Japan, and Viu’s own prior bundle with HBO Max, launched in Southeast Asia last year.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
17 June 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,
17 June 2026
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Foreign language programs and a portal that tracks foreign gifts to universities have gone to the State Department.—
Alia Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
17 June 2026
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“Pursues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursues. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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