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
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
Mining the Miramax library is a focus for Paramount TV Studios, along with pursuing Paramount film IP and developing original ideas.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors were also pursuing an additional murder charge after Tony Mathews, 49, who was wounded in the attack, died Sunday.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of thousands of Cuban Americans are pursuing compensation for homes, businesses and land confiscated by Castro’s government, complicating potential negotiations.
—Joshua Goodman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Britain joins a small but growing group of countries pursuing generational smoking bans, including New Zealand, which previously advanced similar legislation before reconsidering aspects of the policy.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
Nearly one in four Gen Zers has seriously considered or is actively pursuing a career in the trades, and 75% associate desk jobs with burnout and instability, recent survey data from SupplyHouse shows.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Limon is pursuing a degree in geography, environmental science and policy, and Bristy is studying chemical engineering, police said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Despite his guilty plea, Horner still faces the death penalty, which prosecutors are pursuing.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
With the Moon meeting Jupiter in your 9th House, big ideas around travel, learning, or growth feel expansive and worth pursuing.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
Mining the Miramax library is a focus for Paramount TV Studios, along with pursuing Paramount film IP and developing original ideas.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2026
Prosecutors were also pursuing an additional murder charge after Tony Mathews, 49, who was wounded in the attack, died Sunday.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
Hundreds of thousands of Cuban Americans are pursuing compensation for homes, businesses and land confiscated by Castro’s government, complicating potential negotiations.
—Joshua Goodman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
Britain joins a small but growing group of countries pursuing generational smoking bans, including New Zealand, which previously advanced similar legislation before reconsidering aspects of the policy.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 22 Apr. 2026
Nearly one in four Gen Zers has seriously considered or is actively pursuing a career in the trades, and 75% associate desk jobs with burnout and instability, recent survey data from SupplyHouse shows.
—Sydney Lake, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2026
Limon is pursuing a degree in geography, environmental science and policy, and Bristy is studying chemical engineering, police said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
Despite his guilty plea, Horner still faces the death penalty, which prosecutors are pursuing.
—S.e. Jenkins, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuing
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With SpaceX, Muskism’s pursuit of state symbiosis converged with the privatizing impulses of the early 21st century to find a deeper channel.—
Ben Tarnoff,
Big Think,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to court records, Lawrence was arrested and charged with multiple offenses in March 2025 after a police pursuit.—
Harry Harris,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Bain excels in a few other areas that happen to be vital for those chasing QBs for a living.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Producer Lindsay Doran has pretty much been chasing it ever since and finally got the film version made.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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It's all led to more Latinos seeking office to defend their communities and give voice to those who may be afraid to speak out in the current political climate.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Sheehy is seeking unanimous consent for legislation that would provide express approval for the construction of the ballroom.—
Phillip M. Bailey,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Prada 2 is tracking to be a hit of record-breaking proportions and reunites Hathaway with Meryl Streep, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Bengals were tracking him closely in the pre-draft process.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Pau Cubarsi was back to his best, as was Pedri, who appeared to have lost some of his characteristic spark in recent matches following his return from a hamstring injury.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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In the months following, a federal judge temporarily blocked the termination of TPS for Haitian immigrants, granting a reprieve to nearly 57,000 Haitian TPS holders in New York.—
Dr. Alister Martin,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Pursuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursuing. Accessed 30 Apr. 2026.
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