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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
But at a time when strains of anti-intellectualism are on display in pockets of society, and at a time when all else in the world feels overwhelming, Yeo says she’s moved to see people express so much interest in educational pursuits.
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Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Meiler had a similarly long history of different athletic pursuits, including basketball and competitive water skiing, before a friend recruited her into training for track-and-field events about 30 years ago.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
The former two-time Offensive Player of the Year is well-known for his entrepreneurial pursuits, building a business portfolio that includes investments in Dunkin’ Donuts, Jimmy John’s and Stretch Zone.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Another way this week may affect you is in relation to intellectual pursuits, communication projects or contracts.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Richard Hughes’ reputation is at an all-time high, given the success of his negotiations with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk last season, allied with his successful pursuits of Wirtz, Isak, Hugo Ekitike, et al.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
However, Milwaukee has been wrestling with complaints of reckless driving, speeding, pedestrian safety, and police pursuits.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Permeating through all of her pursuits is a through line of change, possibility, and hope.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
The deadly collision prompted calls to re-examine San Diego police policies regarding vehicle pursuits, and a wrongful-death lawsuit was filed by the boys’ family that alleges officers should have terminated the pursuit in the interest of public safety.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 13 Sep. 2025
Meiler had a similarly long history of different athletic pursuits, including basketball and competitive water skiing, before a friend recruited her into training for track-and-field events about 30 years ago.
—Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 11 Sep. 2025
The former two-time Offensive Player of the Year is well-known for his entrepreneurial pursuits, building a business portfolio that includes investments in Dunkin’ Donuts, Jimmy John’s and Stretch Zone.
—Dj Siddiqi, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Another way this week may affect you is in relation to intellectual pursuits, communication projects or contracts.
—Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Richard Hughes’ reputation is at an all-time high, given the success of his negotiations with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk last season, allied with his successful pursuits of Wirtz, Isak, Hugo Ekitike, et al.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
However, Milwaukee has been wrestling with complaints of reckless driving, speeding, pedestrian safety, and police pursuits.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Permeating through all of her pursuits is a through line of change, possibility, and hope.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
The deadly collision prompted calls to re-examine San Diego police policies regarding vehicle pursuits, and a wrongful-death lawsuit was filed by the boys’ family that alleges officers should have terminated the pursuit in the interest of public safety.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuits
Noun
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The new sports-centric smart glasses have up to nine hours of battery life, can capture 3K video and contain speakers that are louder than their predecessors.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
18 Sep. 2025
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Growing up in a family of five kids in a suburb of Philadelphia, one of her high school jobs was working at wealth management company Merrill Lynch part-time in addition to working in a pharmacy, playing sports, and completing her schoolwork.—
Jack McCullough,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Participants were asked to spent time in their evenings reflecting on their personal goals—such as around fitness, hobbies or family time—and plan how to achieve them.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Her hobbies include lusting after them, dating them, hanging out at their beach house, contemplative night-swimming in their pool, and occasionally playing volleyball.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Pursuits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursuits. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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