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
Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
This mission will target the south polar region, where companies and countries alike are pursuing the scientific and economic prospects of lunar water ice.
—Christopher Cokinos, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
Connecting students directly with employers and real-world experience; Fostering autonomy in pursuing courses aligned with personal interests.
—Ronald L. Walker Ii, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Customers and colleagues often press Balazs on the future of the job and whether software development is a career worth pursuing.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Fanatics is pursuing sports ad dollars as the genre remains resilient even as other types of advertising remain under pressure.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Cybercrime investigators from both the federal government and the LAPD have been pursuing the hack since last month, according to police sources who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the open case.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The Buccaneers are openly pursuing massive renovations to Raymond James Stadium; a project that could approach $1 billion and, more importantly, could force them to play a season somewhere else.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Mitchell also pointed to that clause when asked about pursuing charges related to the lawsuit and whether existing law was sufficient.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
The broader mission goal is to demonstrate the capabilities that are considered critical to the success of future space missions, including establishing a permanent presence on the moon and ultimately pursuing missions deeper into space, including Mars.
—Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
This mission will target the south polar region, where companies and countries alike are pursuing the scientific and economic prospects of lunar water ice.
—Christopher Cokinos, Scientific American, 8 Apr. 2026
Connecting students directly with employers and real-world experience; Fostering autonomy in pursuing courses aligned with personal interests.
—Ronald L. Walker Ii, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Customers and colleagues often press Balazs on the future of the job and whether software development is a career worth pursuing.
—Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2026
Fanatics is pursuing sports ad dollars as the genre remains resilient even as other types of advertising remain under pressure.
—Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 8 Apr. 2026
Cybercrime investigators from both the federal government and the LAPD have been pursuing the hack since last month, according to police sources who requested anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the open case.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The Buccaneers are openly pursuing massive renovations to Raymond James Stadium; a project that could approach $1 billion and, more importantly, could force them to play a season somewhere else.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
Mitchell also pointed to that clause when asked about pursuing charges related to the lawsuit and whether existing law was sufficient.
—Miguel Torres, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuing
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In the Pomona case, O'Malley said that officers had to weigh the costs of continuing the pursuit.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Most families here are descendants of settlers from Ireland and England who came in pursuit of cod 300-plus years ago.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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Over the years, Jackie and Shadow have grown an internet flock, and there's been plenty of drama, including Shadow chasing off another male in 2018.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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The teenager admitted to having a verbal altercation with Marshall and then chasing him down at the bus shelter, according to the complaint.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Understanding what the Bengals are seeking will set the foundation for understanding the paths, options and players most likely to be targeted April 22-24.—
Paul Dehner Jr,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Each survivor is seeking about $1 million.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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More than 1,700 people have requested voluntary removals from the facility since the start of 2025, according to immigration court data published by researchers at Syracuse University — a level unparalleled by any period since the researchers began tracking it nearly 30 years ago.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Activists overseas play a key role in tracking the crackdown, which is complicated by the ongoing internet shutdown imposed early this year during massive nationwide protests against the Islamic theocracy.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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Another 42 percent is in the hands of NBA team owners and the remaining 16 percent is held by investors following a 2022 capital raise.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The Guardians went on to load the bases following back-to-back walks issued by Cabrera, but the Cubs got out of it thanks to reliever Caleb Thielbar forcing Bo Naylor to pop out to end the inning.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Pursuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursuing. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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