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

Verb

In other words, Disney said that its rationale for pursuing a new theme park in a new market remains unchanged. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026

For some college students in Miami, snagging a job interview may not be the only challenge in pursuing a career. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

Across the country, financially troubled universities are pursuing corporate-style restructurings, eliminating programs and laying off faculty members. — Francisco Ruiz, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Coduto’s read is Hinge reached some of the territory Bumble is now pursuing years ago. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2026

One of the people said the government appears to be pursuing two separate lines of inquiry. — STAT, 14 Aug. 2026

While pursuing conservative, anti-migrant policies domestically, Meloni adopted a pragmatic approach toward the European Union and became one of Ukraine’s strongest supporters in its war against Russia. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Such a change would require aligning incentives with a substantially different economic goal from the one officials and institutions at all levels have been accustomed to pursuing over the last two decades. — Michael B. G. Froman, Foreign Affairs, 13 Aug. 2026

Barbaro herself comes from a dance background, having trained in ballet before pursuing acting. — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 8 Aug. 2026