1
as in chased
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 sought
to go in search of
urged the graduates to pursue personal fulfillment instead of financial success
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Recent Examples of pursued
During his time as governor, Warsh objected to some of the low-interest rate policies that the Fed pursued during and after the 2008-09 Great Recession.
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Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
When energy security is pursued through coercion, legal shortcuts, or discretionary intervention, those foundations weaken.
—Maria Mendiluce, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Police said the Volvo was later spotted by an officer before the vehicle was pursued by Bridgeport police and Connecticut State Police on Route 8, the Merritt Parkway and the Wilbur Cross Parkway.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
Angela Mathews, chief of the Pilot Point Police Department, said Friday that the department could not confirm whether the driver was arrested at the scene or whether charges were being pursued against the driver, because the case was still under investigation.
—Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Over the last decade, McDonald’s and Coca-Cola have pursued similar strategies, refranchising their international restaurants and bottlers, respectively, to cut operating costs and lift earnings.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Officers pursued the Nissan, reportedly driven by Monroe Shivers northbound on Washington Street to Hinsdale Avenue, where Shivers reportedly failed to stop at a stop sign.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Wilson’s family has since pursued civil action — in 2024 a judge ordered Armstrong to pay $15 million in a wrongful death lawsuit brought by her parents.
—Kiah Collier, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
George Gascón quietly charged Price in 2023, Hochman added two charges against Price last year and has pursued the case aggressively.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Christopher Rugaber, Fortune, 30 Jan. 2026
When energy security is pursued through coercion, legal shortcuts, or discretionary intervention, those foundations weaken.
—Maria Mendiluce, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Police said the Volvo was later spotted by an officer before the vehicle was pursued by Bridgeport police and Connecticut State Police on Route 8, the Merritt Parkway and the Wilbur Cross Parkway.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 30 Jan. 2026
Angela Mathews, chief of the Pilot Point Police Department, said Friday that the department could not confirm whether the driver was arrested at the scene or whether charges were being pursued against the driver, because the case was still under investigation.
—Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Over the last decade, McDonald’s and Coca-Cola have pursued similar strategies, refranchising their international restaurants and bottlers, respectively, to cut operating costs and lift earnings.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
Officers pursued the Nissan, reportedly driven by Monroe Shivers northbound on Washington Street to Hinsdale Avenue, where Shivers reportedly failed to stop at a stop sign.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Wilson’s family has since pursued civil action — in 2024 a judge ordered Armstrong to pay $15 million in a wrongful death lawsuit brought by her parents.
—Kiah Collier, Austin American Statesman, 23 Jan. 2026
George Gascón quietly charged Price in 2023, Hochman added two charges against Price last year and has pursued the case aggressively.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursued
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However, about a year after Starwood bought the office buildings, the coronavirus outbreak ushered in wide-ranging business shutdowns that chased workers out of their offices over fears about the spread of the deadly virus.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Arsenal's French captain and goalscorer Patrick Vieira (front) is chased by Anthony Gardner of Tottenham during their Premier League clash at White Hart Lane in north London, 25 April 2004.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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China’s cabinet on Thursday rolled out a work plan to boost services consumption — from cruise and yacht tourism to elder care services and more sports events — as policymakers sought to boost the share of consumption in its economy over the next five years.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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His attorney sought a sentence of six years, noting that Grayson has late stage colon cancer that has spread to his liver and lungs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
30 Jan. 2026
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More Californians have moved to Ada County than anywhere else in Idaho, according to voter registration data tracked by the Idaho Secretary of State’s office.—
Sarah Cutler,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Jan. 2026
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As Boston’s biggest position-player addition this offseason and a homegrown wunderkind whose rapid rise through the farm system was tracked with eagle eyes, respectively, Contreras and Anthony are something of an unexpected pairing.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
28 Jan. 2026
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Angela followed the immigration agent to retrieve Carlos’ luggage.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
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Chicago residents followed in the 1960s.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Hill first took office in January 2005, beginning his tenure by firing 27 deputies who were stripped of their guns and badges and then escorted out as sheriff’s office snipers stood guard on the roof of the jail.—
Shaddi Abusaid,
AJC.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Earlier, some people were escorted from the room, including two in tears, as an animation of the flights began.—
Gary Fields,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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The snow will be accompanied by extreme cold, including wind chills below zero, the National Weather Service says.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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The result is wasted energy, excess heat, and diminishing returns on efficiency improvements that once accompanied each generation of smaller transistors.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Pursued.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursued. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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