as in execution
the doing of an action
until recently he has been fully engaged in pursuance of his duties as governor
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Recent Examples of pursuance
Parks is highly respected for his meaningful and dignified pursuance of workers’ rights.
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Paul Tilsley, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Newton police declined to comment Monday, referring all questions to the state attorney general's office, which is investigating Dale's death in pursuance with a state law enacted in January 2019.
—NBC News, 23 Aug. 2021
She’s one of several transient characters in the film, who — either by choice or by force — have opted to leave a louder kind of life behind in pursuance of something more financially and environmentally sustainable.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2021
There may also be records of the lawyer’s conduct and statements in pursuance of a criminal scheme, on his own or with the client—none of it privileged.
—Michael B. Mukasey, WSJ, 17 Apr. 2018
They were both cleared of possession of a firearm in pursuance of a violent crime.
—Monique Judge, The Root, 13 Feb. 2018
Paul Tilsley, Fox News, 26 Dec. 2024
Newton police declined to comment Monday, referring all questions to the state attorney general's office, which is investigating Dale's death in pursuance with a state law enacted in January 2019.
—NBC News, 23 Aug. 2021
She’s one of several transient characters in the film, who — either by choice or by force — have opted to leave a louder kind of life behind in pursuance of something more financially and environmentally sustainable.
—Vulture Editors, Vulture, 25 Feb. 2021
There may also be records of the lawyer’s conduct and statements in pursuance of a criminal scheme, on his own or with the client—none of it privileged.
—Michael B. Mukasey, WSJ, 17 Apr. 2018
They were both cleared of possession of a firearm in pursuance of a violent crime.
—Monique Judge, The Root, 13 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuance
Noun
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From hospitality to food execution, every Lindsey Food Group location operates at a high standard.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Defensive energy, effort, and most importantly, execution.—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
14 July 2025
Noun
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But as her fame rises, Ally’s desire to catapult in the industry and Jackson’s personal demons threaten their relationship and ability to find fulfillment through music.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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This retrograde is all about finding true fulfillment in creative endeavors and romantic connections.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 July 2025
Noun
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And, without the implementation of a tax, luxury consumption was turned into an engine of public finance.—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Additionally, counsel may petition the court or a special master each year for fees related to monitoring the settlement’s implementation.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
11 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pursuance.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursuance. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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