pursues

verb

present tense third-person singular of pursue
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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2
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 That sprawl will only grow if the company pursues a merger with Tesla, as is widely suspected. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 9 July 2026 For its part, Saudi Arabia has sought to attract foreign investment as Prince Mohammed pursues an ambitious plan to diversify the kingdom’s economy beyond oil. — ABC News, 8 July 2026 China pursues industrial policy at much greater scale and with more direct state authority. — Nili Gilbert, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 The more one person pursues resolution, the more the other wants to withdraw. — Mark Travers, CNBC, 5 July 2026 When college senior Sloane pursues a nebulous affair with her mysterious neighbor Ethan, the road to heartbreak ends up functioning as a path to self-discovery. — Nissa Renzo, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 Germany's Volocopter pursues a similar short-hop urban focus with its VoloCity, though its commercial rollout has moved slower than anticipated. — Omar Kardoudi june 26, New Atlas, 26 June 2026 Instead of chasing the latest fads, MRC pursues the boldest talent. — Brent Lang, Variety, 18 June 2026 Christy eventually pursues her dream of becoming a lawyer. — Sharareh Drury, Entertainment Weekly, 18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursues
  1. chases
  2. seeks
  3. follows
  4. tracks
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  • Combined, the handful of upside surprises is making for a stronger-than-expected domestic box office and a promising foundation for the second half of the year as the industry chases pre-pandemic levels.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 27 June 2026
  • Kylian Mbappé of France chases the ball during their match against Iraq.
    — Mark Hodge, NBC news, 26 June 2026
Definition of chases
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  • However, that is changing as the US Department of Defense seeks more robust, less vulnerable power systems for military satellites that are less hazardous than the older spacecraft powered by uranium and plutonium.
    — David Szondy July 07, New Atlas, 8 July 2026
  • Finalists will receive 5 million KRW (approximately $3,300 USD) and the opportunity to work with one of HYBE's major labels, including BIGHIT MUSIC and PLEDIS Entertainment, as the company seeks to expand its global network and talent pool.
    — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of seeks
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  • Lilting piano follows her through the darkness of the castle’s chambers.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
  • L'Opéra follows a similar arc—restaurant first, festivities later—while Pablo Saint-Tropez on Place des Lices leans into a more unapologetic disco energy, with a 1970s playlist, mirror balls, and a crowd that reliably knows how to use a dance floor.
    — Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
Definition of follows
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  • For example, the Invesco QQQ Trust Series, better known by its ticker QQQ, tracks the technology-heavy Nasdaq 100 Index and has $482 billion in assets.
    — Bailey Lipschultz, Fortune, 5 July 2026
  • The same simulation also tracks how often each team reaches each stage of the bracket, including the quarterfinals, semifinals, final, third-place match, runner-up finish, and championship.
    — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of tracks

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“Pursues.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursues. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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