1
as in to chase
to go after or on the track of
the policeman doggedly pursued the pickpocket through the crowded subway station
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2
as in to seek
to go in search of
urged the graduates to pursue personal fulfillment instead of financial success
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Recent Examples of pursue
Google’s $75 billion has no guarantees, other companies may pursue different strategies, and questions about 2026 activity levels remain.
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Inspiring a team to pursue mastery in their fields requires a commitment to staying abreast of the latest technologies, trends and best practices.
—Stoyan Mitov, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
After his plans to play professional football came to an abrupt end, Johnson adjusted his life plan and pursued wrestling, which opened the door to his future career.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Data suggests that fewer men are working or pursuing college, while more of them are dying by suicide and drug overdoses.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
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Jeff Marks, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025
Inspiring a team to pursue mastery in their fields requires a commitment to staying abreast of the latest technologies, trends and best practices.
—Stoyan Mitov, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
After his plans to play professional football came to an abrupt end, Johnson adjusted his life plan and pursued wrestling, which opened the door to his future career.
—Michael Nied, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Data suggests that fewer men are working or pursuing college, while more of them are dying by suicide and drug overdoses.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 29 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursue
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The Cultural Toll The U.S. may still be the ultimate prize, but for many international artists and their teams, the cost of chasing it is starting to outweigh the payoff.—
Alex Ashley,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Catch up on the latest energy news: PRO: To chase or not to chase?—
Spencer Kimball,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2025
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The prosecution's initial search warrant sought this information in November.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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From the beginning of his political career, Bukele sought to project a forcefulness that would stand in contrast to El Salvador’s seemingly innocuous, ineffective political class.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Storms may become widespread through the evening and overnight, with heavy rainfall and flooding in areas with multiple storms that track over the same location.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
17 Apr. 2025
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And for those of us who’ve tracked the snack wrap moment from the first wave of comments to the official return, that’s the story: how a wrap turned into a movement, a meme, and now—finally—a menu item again.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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Opta defines these sequences as an attempt on goal created after the defending side attack quickly following a regain of possession inside their own half.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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To not beat Ipswich, a team heading straight back to the Championship following last year’s promotion, home or away this season (Chelsea lost 2-0 in December’s reverse fixture), could be the difference between qualifying for the 2025-26 Champions League or not.—
Simon Johnson,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Those signs, accompanied by a menacing growl and a hard stare often suggest that the dog is feeling threatened.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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But those launches are usually accompanied by airspace and maritime warning notices to ensure pilots and sailors steer clear of the test.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Pursue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursue. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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