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
James Powel, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Their goal, according to Barbara Chan, an organizer behind the No on C campaign, was to first defeat Measure C before pursuing what the group believes would be a more financially sensible solution for the city.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Advocates stress that the department's decision could strain critical patient care access and the majority of students pursuing PA degrees, who will comprise a significant share of the nation's healthcare workforce over the next decade.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 3 June 2026
Whereas the Mavericks want to do this, the Stars had to do this and there was little chance the city of Dallas was going to keep the NHL franchise from pursuing this route.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
John McBride, 65, is pursuing the 9th Congressional District seat for the second time, following an unsuccessful run for the same position in 2024.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The leadership committee are also expected to have a new arrival this summer, with Arsenal pursuing the appointment of an academy manager to replace Per Mertesacker.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Google is also pursuing agentic interfaces in its search products.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
The hearing — about the State Department’s budget — also widened beyond Iran, with Democrats pressing Rubio on whether the administration is pursuing regime change across multiple countries.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Verb
Haaland is the second Biden cabinet member to run for their state's governor's office, as former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra is pursuing the seat in California.
—James Powel, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Their goal, according to Barbara Chan, an organizer behind the No on C campaign, was to first defeat Measure C before pursuing what the group believes would be a more financially sensible solution for the city.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 3 June 2026
Advocates stress that the department's decision could strain critical patient care access and the majority of students pursuing PA degrees, who will comprise a significant share of the nation's healthcare workforce over the next decade.
—Arthur Jones Ii, ABC News, 3 June 2026
Whereas the Mavericks want to do this, the Stars had to do this and there was little chance the city of Dallas was going to keep the NHL franchise from pursuing this route.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2026
John McBride, 65, is pursuing the 9th Congressional District seat for the second time, following an unsuccessful run for the same position in 2024.
—Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
The leadership committee are also expected to have a new arrival this summer, with Arsenal pursuing the appointment of an academy manager to replace Per Mertesacker.
—James McNicholas, New York Times, 2 June 2026
Google is also pursuing agentic interfaces in its search products.
—ArsTechnica, 2 June 2026
The hearing — about the State Department’s budget — also widened beyond Iran, with Democrats pressing Rubio on whether the administration is pursuing regime change across multiple countries.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 2 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuing
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The New York Knicks began their pursuit of their first title since 1973 on Wednesday night in a matchup against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Israel invaded Lebanon in March in pursuit of Hezbollah, which fired across the border in support of Tehran.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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And she’s taken a spot in the stands alongside their parents, who have spent years chasing their youngest children around the country to make sure at least one parent attends each pro or college game.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 June 2026
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Now homeowners are chasing that same effect with HVAC scent diffusers — devices that hook into a home’s heating and cooling system to push fragrance through every room at once.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
8 June 2026
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The compromise is mainly symbolic since FCAS is a generic name for such systems and not unique to this plan, but officials have been seeking a formula allowing Macron to relinquish the core fighter without having to declare the whole project dead.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Some lawmakers openly prodded Netanyahu on Monday to move closer to the US by seeking to bolster negotiations on winding down the war.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
8 June 2026
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An additional $250 million is being directed toward tracking and neutralizing suspect drones.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2026
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In California’s primary election, held June 2, thousands of ballots remain unprocessed according to the state’s ballot-tracking website.—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
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Rudin relinquished his Broadway producing duties in 2021 following allegations of bullying but returned last season with a transfer of Little Bear Ridge Road, also starring Metcalf.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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Ancheta said there were no immediate reports of casualties, but some people fainted following the strong tremor.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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“Pursuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursuing. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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