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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
After losing 15 free agents, the Ravens really could use depth at just about every position, and a running back and punter feel like Day 3 pursuits.
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Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Three Georgia State Patrol troopers who intentionally bumped vehicles or performed other maneuvers to stop vehicles during pursuits sought payouts afterward from the other driver's insurance, claiming personal injuries to supplement their paychecks, an internal investigation found.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The actor spoke with PEOPLE in 2023 about balancing fatherhood and his many career pursuits.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
That attorney then sought financial settlements on their behalf from drivers involved in those pursuits, often targeting minimal insurance coverage limits.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Steady fixes protect energy for deeper pursuits.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2026
Investors have largely overlooked Tesla’s declining auto sales as Musk reorients the company around futuristic pursuits including robotaxis and humanoid robots.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Hastings will now focus on philanthropy and other pursuits, according to the letter.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
After years of assorted pursuits — boxing, running a jazz shop, working in a Lincoln-Mercury plant — Gordy had found his calling.
—Brian McCollum, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Three Georgia State Patrol troopers who intentionally bumped vehicles or performed other maneuvers to stop vehicles during pursuits sought payouts afterward from the other driver's insurance, claiming personal injuries to supplement their paychecks, an internal investigation found.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
The actor spoke with PEOPLE in 2023 about balancing fatherhood and his many career pursuits.
—Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
That attorney then sought financial settlements on their behalf from drivers involved in those pursuits, often targeting minimal insurance coverage limits.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
Steady fixes protect energy for deeper pursuits.
—Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 18 Apr. 2026
Investors have largely overlooked Tesla’s declining auto sales as Musk reorients the company around futuristic pursuits including robotaxis and humanoid robots.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
Hastings will now focus on philanthropy and other pursuits, according to the letter.
—Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026
After years of assorted pursuits — boxing, running a jazz shop, working in a Lincoln-Mercury plant — Gordy had found his calling.
—Brian McCollum, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuits
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Saturday, May 2 Kentucky Derby The first leg of horse racing’s Triple Crown, the Kentucky Derby takes place at Churchill Downs on Saturday in what’s known as the most exciting two minutes in sports.—
The Athletic Live Team,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Between gardening supplies, sports equipment, pool toys, and grilling necessities, backyard spaces can quickly get cluttered.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Tailor Design to Life Stages The Early Years Kids pick up new hobbies and interests regularly.—
Maddie Topliff,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
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As with all hobbies, picking out the tools is often the most fun part.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Pursuits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursuits. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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