as in pursuit
the act of going after or in the tracks of another
the controversy concerning the pursuing of criminals in speeding vehicles along busy highways
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as in chasing
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 seeking
to go in search of
urged the graduates to pursue personal fulfillment instead of financial success
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Recent Examples of pursuing
Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Our first attempt at pursuing this logical path was the Drake Equation, which had, as its final term, the lifetime of an average intelligent, technologically advanced civilization.
—Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
Weeks after Kansas lawmakers passed a bill prohibiting transgender individuals from using restrooms and changing rooms consistent with their gender identity, Missouri lawmakers are pursuing their own version of the legislation.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Fudd is currently pursuing a master’s degree in business administration after graduating with her bachelor’s in communication in May 2024.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
Paramount is pursuing regulatory approval of the deal and hoping to complete the process in the third quarter of this year.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Darden is pursuing an appeal at the Second Circuit.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The outlet also noted the autopen case was never presented to a grand jury, underscoring the difficulty prosecutors faced in pursuing a criminal case over the issue.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Mar. 2026
Curcuru is a perfect example of a leader pursuing purpose along with profits, which is the mission of many of the business leaders on the list.
—Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Husso, who stopped 16 shots in the first period and 13 in both the second and third, had a timely performance amid speculation the Ducks are pursuing a backup goalie behind Lukas Dostal before Friday’s trade deadline.
—Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Our first attempt at pursuing this logical path was the Drake Equation, which had, as its final term, the lifetime of an average intelligent, technologically advanced civilization.
—Big Think, 4 Mar. 2026
Weeks after Kansas lawmakers passed a bill prohibiting transgender individuals from using restrooms and changing rooms consistent with their gender identity, Missouri lawmakers are pursuing their own version of the legislation.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2026
Fudd is currently pursuing a master’s degree in business administration after graduating with her bachelor’s in communication in May 2024.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026
Paramount is pursuing regulatory approval of the deal and hoping to complete the process in the third quarter of this year.
—Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
Darden is pursuing an appeal at the Second Circuit.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2026
The outlet also noted the autopen case was never presented to a grand jury, underscoring the difficulty prosecutors faced in pursuing a criminal case over the issue.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 4 Mar. 2026
Curcuru is a perfect example of a leader pursuing purpose along with profits, which is the mission of many of the business leaders on the list.
—Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuing
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For Lee, trusting his hair, makeup and costume team to get kabuki’s aesthetics exactly right freed him to focus on the drama — and on the film’s central question of what an artist is willing to sacrifice in the lifelong pursuit of beauty.—
Patrick Brzeski,
HollywoodReporter,
5 Mar. 2026
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Setting off in pursuit was José María Zuloaga, a taciturn lieutenant colonel in the Mexican army supported by a band of irregulars.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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Though South Dakota State is a regular participant in the NCAA Tournament, and likely would have been dancing win or lose, the Bison were chasing their first bid in the 68-team field.—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Like many of their fans, each member was born to immigrant parents who settled in Southern California chasing something better.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
9 Mar. 2026
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The department is also seeking to rein in the company's exclusive deals with amphitheaters.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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McOsker is seeking a second term representing District 15, which includes Harbor City, Harbor Gateway, San Pedro, Watts and Wilmington.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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Battle also alleges that Rojas asked him to spy for her by tracking when Dear’s girlfriend or wife would leave.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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Five tankers, laden with cargoes including diesel and jet fuel, that were heading west have u-turned in recent days and are now going to East Asia, according to ship-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg.—
Nicholas Lua,
Bloomberg,
9 Mar. 2026
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Detainers are still valid following an inmate transfer, and facilities are generally responsible for forwarding detention requests along to the receiving institution to ensure that a detainer remains in an inmate’s file.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Mar. 2026
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Oil depots in Tehran smoldered following overnight strikes by Israel.—
Alex Veiga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Pursuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursuing. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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