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
Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Gonzalez said Regional Transit is pursuing partnerships and discussions with previous contributors to secure long-term funding.
—Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
The franchise is pursuing its first NBA championship since 1973.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
And there’s no question that Israel was pursuing both a political agenda as well as retributive-justice agenda.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026
Though the administration's assertion about no longer pursuing the fund failed to convince some who were skeptical, a number of amendments to formally bar such payouts were defeated during a marathon session of votes in the Senate that stretched from Thursday morning into the early hours of Friday.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The notice made clear that Chokpelle is still pursuing his related claims against Kingston, who has not yet answered the complaint.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Others suggest that pursuing term limits could be a natural antidote to longtime incumbents tempted to gerrymander.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 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
Verb
In the third episode of the Hulu show about twentysomethings pursuing their careers in Manhattan, Davis (Will Angus) attempts to impress AJ (Ella Hunt) by eating seafood despite his life-threatening shellfish allergy.
—Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 10 June 2026
Gonzalez said Regional Transit is pursuing partnerships and discussions with previous contributors to secure long-term funding.
—Sacbee.com, 10 June 2026
The franchise is pursuing its first NBA championship since 1973.
—Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
And there’s no question that Israel was pursuing both a political agenda as well as retributive-justice agenda.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 10 June 2026
Though the administration's assertion about no longer pursuing the fund failed to convince some who were skeptical, a number of amendments to formally bar such payouts were defeated during a marathon session of votes in the Senate that stretched from Thursday morning into the early hours of Friday.
—Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 9 June 2026
The notice made clear that Chokpelle is still pursuing his related claims against Kingston, who has not yet answered the complaint.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Others suggest that pursuing term limits could be a natural antidote to longtime incumbents tempted to gerrymander.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 9 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuing
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His pursuit of those goals continues this summer, when Mora can become only the eighth 17-year-old to play in the World Cup, and the youngest ever for Mexico.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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The combination of vivid landscapes, attractions and activities, and cultural pursuits makes Samaná a unique destination that continues to gain ground on the world tourism map.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 June 2026
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What happens next will be telling—OpenAI and Anthropic are chasing each other to public debuts that are looking increasingly inevitable.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Rather than chasing extremes, designers focused on pieces that blend ease with elegance—sharp tailoring, versatile layering, and elevated separates designed for real-life wear and tear.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
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The loggers left in 1955, and the Ranch soon welcomed guests again (and of course—became a guiding force in western hospitality, favored by those seeking a true Montana experience).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The bill would require people seeking state fireworks licenses to submit local permits as part of their applications.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Some of the Styrofoam for the ice hotel was reused for the body parts in the warehouse that Carol finds in episodes five and six after tracking milk cartons consumed by the Others.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
14 June 2026
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According to vessel-tracking website MarineTraffic, the Smyrtos sails under the flag of Cameroon.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
14 June 2026
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Elsewhere in Ukraine, at least five people have been killed following Russian bombardment in the northeastern city of Kharkiv, according to Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko.—
Victoria Butenko,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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The Limeira City Council is filing a complaint against the Brazilian federal government following the incident, according to the outlet.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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“Pursuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursuing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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