Synonyms of pursuing

pursuing 1 of 2

noun

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• pursuit
• tracking
• chasing
• tracing
• search
• chase
• trailing
• tailing
• shadowing
• following
• tagging
• hounding
• dogging
• hot pursuit
• seeking
• path
• track
• trail
• tagging along

pursuing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of pursue

1

as in chasing

to go after or on the track of

the policeman doggedly pursued the pickpocket through the crowded subway station

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chasing
• tracking
• following
• escorting
• accompanying
• tracing
• trailing
• tailing
• hounding
• dogging
• tagging
• shadowing
• running after
• coursing
• watching
• seeking
• running
• bird-dogging
• hunting
• eyeing
• observing
• chaperoning
• searching (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• leading
• guiding
• heading
• piloting

2

as in seeking

to go in search of

urged the graduates to pursue personal fulfillment instead of financial success

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seeking
• hunting
• searching (for or out)
• chasing (down)
• shopping (for)
• foraging (for)
• looking for
• looking up
• casting about (for)
• questing
• casting around (for)
• ferreting (out)
• rooting (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing
• hiding
• ignoring
• neglecting

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of pursuing

Noun

Like Jacas, rookie Khalil Jacobs was punished a couple times for over-pursuing. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

Verb

The company is also pursuing a broader objective of carrying 1,000 pounds over 1,000 miles for less than $1,000 per flight. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026

The attorney’s complaint to Internal Affairs alleged Sguros used his position as a police officer to assume control of West’s property and said Sguros was pursuing a civil case related to the home. — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

Levine Cava faced criticism for pursuing money from Rockstar. — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026

The challenge, though, will be proving the business success of a space that’s not pursuing pure transactions. — Ashley Ogawa Clarke, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Both already serve as the ranking members of their respective committees, and Warren, in particular, has found success pursuing progressive policy priorities despite Republicans running Washington. — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2026

Most administrations understand a team can’t win big every year; with the transfer portal and players pursuing cash, and talent spread out among more teams, winning a conference title every season is unrealistic. — Mac Engel october 28, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026

In pursuing that claim, the developers emphasized that Orange County’s Development Review Committee unanimously recommended approval with conditions. — Sarah Kinbar, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026

For now, Netanyahu appears to be pursuing a strategy of simply preventing Eisenkot from forming a government. — Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026