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an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure
a workaholic with few pursuits outside of the office
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Recent Examples of pursuits
Take time for reflection or spiritual pursuits.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Internal Affairs investigators sustained five of the complaints, finding sufficient evidence that Kirchberg violated department policies involving suspect pursuits, firearms handling and vehicle operation.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
The shooting marked the end of a violent, four-day crime spree across Sacramento, Santa Clara and San Benito counties involving armed robberies, carjackings, multiple police pursuits and shootings, police said.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Research suggests that retirees with structured engagement, whether mentoring, volunteering, part‑time work or creative pursuits, report higher satisfaction and well‑being.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Enjoy country pursuits like fishing, golfing, and hiking in the morning, then return just in time for afternoon tea.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Law enforcement officers in Clear Creek County are preparing to deploy a new tool designed to safely end high-speed pursuits, particularly on the narrow and winding Colorado mountain roads that define the jurisdiction.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The couple settled down almost immediately and started their family, abandoning their artistic pursuits.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
Isolated economically and diplomatically by tough international sanctions for its terrorism and nuclear pursuits, the regime only wants to preserve itself.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 Jan. 2026
Internal Affairs investigators sustained five of the complaints, finding sufficient evidence that Kirchberg violated department policies involving suspect pursuits, firearms handling and vehicle operation.
—Austin Sanders, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
The shooting marked the end of a violent, four-day crime spree across Sacramento, Santa Clara and San Benito counties involving armed robberies, carjackings, multiple police pursuits and shootings, police said.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Research suggests that retirees with structured engagement, whether mentoring, volunteering, part‑time work or creative pursuits, report higher satisfaction and well‑being.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Enjoy country pursuits like fishing, golfing, and hiking in the morning, then return just in time for afternoon tea.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2026
Law enforcement officers in Clear Creek County are preparing to deploy a new tool designed to safely end high-speed pursuits, particularly on the narrow and winding Colorado mountain roads that define the jurisdiction.
—Spencer Wilson, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
The couple settled down almost immediately and started their family, abandoning their artistic pursuits.
—Hannah Gold, New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2026
Isolated economically and diplomatically by tough international sanctions for its terrorism and nuclear pursuits, the regime only wants to preserve itself.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuits
Noun
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It’s filled to the brim with their most popular wares including leggings, sports bras, belt bags, and more.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is preparing for his team of lawyers to make their argument in front of the top court, a case defending the state's Save Women's Sports Act, which prohibits those who were assigned male at birth from playing on competitive female sports teams.—
Lauren Linder,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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So far the topics callers have discussed have run the gamut, including hobbies, culture and world events, Goldhirsh said.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Your energetic 5th house hosts the meeting of Mercury and Pluto, suffusing your hobbies with cosmic delight.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pursuits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursuits. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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