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
Kath MacKay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Proving their mettle and pursuing their goal was a shared aspiration that came to define both John’s and David’s lives—one cut short and one long and happy.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
At the time, few people on social media were talking about chronic illness, and all her friends were healthy and pursuing their careers without interruption.
—Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Are qualified candidates less likely to apply for roles, or are people less interested in pursuing this as a career goal?
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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This persistent imbalance is not merely a numbers game but a reflection of broader societal attitudes and structural barriers that continue to deter young women from pursuing these fields.
—Kath MacKay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Proving their mettle and pursuing their goal was a shared aspiration that came to define both John’s and David’s lives—one cut short and one long and happy.
—Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
At the time, few people on social media were talking about chronic illness, and all her friends were healthy and pursuing their careers without interruption.
—Elizabeth Millard, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
Are qualified candidates less likely to apply for roles, or are people less interested in pursuing this as a career goal?
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuing
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Research, networking and educational pursuits are favored.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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This practice involves intentionally unplugging from digital technologies in the pursuit of balance and digital well-being.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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Younger social media consumers are increasingly seeking social interactions in the form of personal messages, such as DMs.Kristen Dolan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In that sense, seeking insights with generative AI tools seems contradictory.Juan Isaza, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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There was no gain from discontinued operations in the quarter, compared to $13,474,000 in the previous year, following the sale of certain assets to Tisento in July 2023.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company continues to explore strategic alternatives to maximize shareholder value following the discontinuation of its clinical program in notalgia paresthetica.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Pursuing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursuing. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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