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
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Rather than pursuing one clear objective, Mars has the strength, energy and mental capacity to entertain several ideas, conversations and conflicts simultaneously when transiting this Air sign.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
This suggests that strategic buyers and private equity firms are increasingly targeting high-quality assets rather than pursuing volume.
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Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
That playbook still works for some businesses, particularly those operating in sectors that continue to attract significant venture interest or those pursuing opportunities that require substantial upfront investment.
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Wayne Cantwell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The program intends to serve veterans comprehensively and provides wrap-around services to support residents in improving their quality of life and pursuing their life goals.
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Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Trump is pursuing his election changes through Congress, too.
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Haley Parsley
june 24,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
The parts of the declaration worth knowing about are the soaring sentences in the opening paragraphs about self-evident truths, pursuing happiness and all men being created equal.
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Robert Parkinson,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
Part of the motivation for pursuing an ordinance instead of a ballot measure is that ballot measures can require as much as $500,000 in election costs, said Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera, who is spearheading the campaign contribution ordinance.
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David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Verb
While future modeling gigs are up in the air, the brothers said that their priority is pursuing music.
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Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
Rather than pursuing one clear objective, Mars has the strength, energy and mental capacity to entertain several ideas, conversations and conflicts simultaneously when transiting this Air sign.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
This suggests that strategic buyers and private equity firms are increasingly targeting high-quality assets rather than pursuing volume.
—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
2 July 2026
That playbook still works for some businesses, particularly those operating in sectors that continue to attract significant venture interest or those pursuing opportunities that require substantial upfront investment.
—
Wayne Cantwell,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
The program intends to serve veterans comprehensively and provides wrap-around services to support residents in improving their quality of life and pursuing their life goals.
—
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
Trump is pursuing his election changes through Congress, too.
—
Haley Parsley
june 24,
Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
The parts of the declaration worth knowing about are the soaring sentences in the opening paragraphs about self-evident truths, pursuing happiness and all men being created equal.
—
Robert Parkinson,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
Part of the motivation for pursuing an ordinance instead of a ballot measure is that ballot measures can require as much as $500,000 in election costs, said Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera, who is spearheading the campaign contribution ordinance.
—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuing
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Yet The Bear has always been equally attuned to the tension at the heart of that pursuit.
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The pursuit lasted around five minutes before the suspect successfully evaded officers.
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The lightweight, toner-meets-serum formula also layers in niacinamide and adenosine for anyone chasing a bouncy, healthy glow.
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To survive and grow, more wealth management firms are chasing the surging ranks of the extremely wealthy and their more profitable accounts.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the Justice Department seeking clarification about an apparent discrepancy in its announcement regarding the age of one of the alleged trafficking victims and will update this story if a response is received.
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In partnership with Fuente Learning Center, Breathe Southern California distributed free air purifiers to families seeking at least one layer of protection in their homes.
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Swifties are pretty pumped (check out this Kansas City bakery's wedding cake) and are tracking any sign of what the bride will wear, what inside the arena look like and who's invited (or not).
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BofA said the dollar's recent price action is closely tracking its 2016-2018 pattern, when the greenback rallied in the second half of 2018 after a lengthy correction.
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The data points to the following leading causes of death in the 1900s.
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Matt Miller, the ESPN NFL Draft analyst who shared last month on social media that his left arm was amputated following an automobile accident in southern Missouri, reportedly is being investigated by the state attorney general.
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“Pursuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursuing. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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