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
Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors disagree, insisting that Brown recklessly communicated a threat on X (formerly Twitter) and that the First Amendment does not prevent them from pursuing the case.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Every dollar will go directly into accelerating our organic growth, pursuing strategic opportunities, and evaluating larger-scale acquisitions.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
The couple planned to move to New York City together, each pursuing a creative path.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
At the same time, Bolsonaro and his supporters were also pursuing a foreign terrorist designation for two groups — Comando Vermelho and Primeiro Comando da Capital.
—Evandro Cruz Silva, The Dial, 10 Feb. 2026
Other graduate students, such as those pursuing nursing and physical therapy, would be limited to $20,500 a year and up to $100,000 total.
—Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
But given the team’s predicament, and the sense that the squad needed Premier League-ready personnel, this was not the window to be pursuing youth.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The developer is pursuing a BYOP (bring your own power) approach.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Even so, he was discouraged from pursuing a career in music.
—Jim Dudlicek, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
Prosecutors disagree, insisting that Brown recklessly communicated a threat on X (formerly Twitter) and that the First Amendment does not prevent them from pursuing the case.
—Kansas City Star, 11 Feb. 2026
Every dollar will go directly into accelerating our organic growth, pursuing strategic opportunities, and evaluating larger-scale acquisitions.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 11 Feb. 2026
The couple planned to move to New York City together, each pursuing a creative path.
—Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
At the same time, Bolsonaro and his supporters were also pursuing a foreign terrorist designation for two groups — Comando Vermelho and Primeiro Comando da Capital.
—Evandro Cruz Silva, The Dial, 10 Feb. 2026
Other graduate students, such as those pursuing nursing and physical therapy, would be limited to $20,500 a year and up to $100,000 total.
—Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
But given the team’s predicament, and the sense that the squad needed Premier League-ready personnel, this was not the window to be pursuing youth.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
The developer is pursuing a BYOP (bring your own power) approach.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuing
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But the pursuit of transgression for its own sake can easily derail sound judgment.—
Laura K. Field,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2026
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Two people were also arrested for allegedly engaging police in pursuit and a man who was charged with possession of narcotics with intent to sell.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2026
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Designed for sports, workouts, and outdoor activities, including extreme situations like chasing a departing plane, the glasses feature a smart camera, immersive audio, and built-in Meta AI for everyday performance.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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This all comes off as quite wholesome and healthy and refreshing to the large group of investors who spent the past three years bemoaning the increasing concentration of market value in a small cluster of AI-chasing tech platform giants.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, as part of its go-forward strategy, Authentic is seeking to return to the brand’s roots and will reintroduce its First Ascent elite performance line this month.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
9 Feb. 2026
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State police offer forensic services programs The Indiana State Police (ISP) will offer a new program targeted toward those interested in seeking a career in forensic services.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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Supporters of the immigration crackdown say the volunteer army of ICE-tracking activists in Minneapolis has forced federal agents to adopt new methods of avoiding detection.—
Jake Offenhartz,
Fortune,
8 Feb. 2026
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According to the New York Post, officials have only been tracking scores for the last seven years, meaning Team Fluff has a record of 5-4 against Team Ruff.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
8 Feb. 2026
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The Administrative Office of the Courts contracted with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma to create the Oklahoma Office of Family Representation to manage the program following the enactment of the law in 2023.—
Raynee Howell,
Oklahoma Watch,
9 Feb. 2026
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Leader of the conservative Primero Justicia party, Guanipa was among several high-profile political prisoners freed on Sunday, in the latest effort from Caracas to satisfy US demands following Washington’s ouster of strongman leader Nicolás Maduro.—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Pursuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursuing. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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