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
Bleacher Report's Tim Kelly recently suggested the Padres could pursue a trade for Texas Rangers outfielder Adolis García rather than Duran ahead of the trade deadline.
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
The discord echoed similar internal struggles during Trump’s first term, when competing factions often pursued their own foreign policy agendas.
—Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
Any attempt to sow division within this team is baseless and distracts from the real progress being made in restoring public safety and pursuing justice for all.
—arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
Aaron said strong leads are being pursued and more information will be released later July 12.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 12 July 2025
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Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
The discord echoed similar internal struggles during Trump’s first term, when competing factions often pursued their own foreign policy agendas.
—Miami Herald, 13 July 2025
Any attempt to sow division within this team is baseless and distracts from the real progress being made in restoring public safety and pursuing justice for all.
—arkansasonline.com, 13 July 2025
Aaron said strong leads are being pursued and more information will be released later July 12.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 12 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursue
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Again, don’t run: Bears will chase you, just like a dog would.—
Mike Stunson
July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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And that’s what all three of these companies are chasing: trust, at scale.—
Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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April 2025 The Hierophant: April invites you to seek deeper meaning and wisdom from your life, Pisces.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 July 2025
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But a December revolution ended the Assad family’s rule, and the former Islamist militant who leads the new government has sought new investment and trade links, which Gulf states in particular have been quick to offer.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
1 July 2025
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As of July 8, Kansas City has seen 87 homicides, according to data tracked by The Star, which includes fatal police shootings.—
PJ Green
July 10,
Kansas City Star,
10 July 2025
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There are clear maps around dangerous rivers like the Guadalupe outlining where a flood like this will track, which areas will be underwater, and where the flood will reach first.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
10 July 2025
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Also be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel and follow me here on this blog.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Tires is the second production from Gillis and McKeever’s production company, Dad Sick Productions, following Gillis’ stand-up special Beautiful Dogs.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
1 July 2025
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The black paint on accompanying bicycle pumps also exceeded federal lead limits for paint.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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Weber’s music accompanies a story about love, hunting and a deal with the devil gone awry.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
11 July 2025
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“Pursue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursue. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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