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an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure
a workaholic with few pursuits outside of the office
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Recent Examples of pursuits
Another way this week may affect you is in relation to intellectual pursuits, communication projects or contracts.
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Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Richard Hughes’ reputation is at an all-time high, given the success of his negotiations with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk last season, allied with his successful pursuits of Wirtz, Isak, Hugo Ekitike, et al.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
However, Milwaukee has been wrestling with complaints of reckless driving, speeding, pedestrian safety, and police pursuits.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Permeating through all of her pursuits is a through line of change, possibility, and hope.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
The deadly collision prompted calls to re-examine San Diego police policies regarding vehicle pursuits, and a wrongful-death lawsuit was filed by the boys’ family that alleges officers should have terminated the pursuit in the interest of public safety.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Foothills is the sixth venture from the McKissicks, a local family whose business pursuits have evolved for the past two decades—from a farm to a butcher shop to this fresh iteration.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Salis’s vision and expertise bode well for Catalogue’s pursuits to make luxury stays accessible to everyone.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
After achieving sobriety, Wayne refocused his energy on his personal growth and creative pursuits, launching a clothing brand called Namaste & Brand, formerly known as Nomaste & Sh*t.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Kyle Thomas, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Richard Hughes’ reputation is at an all-time high, given the success of his negotiations with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk last season, allied with his successful pursuits of Wirtz, Isak, Hugo Ekitike, et al.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
However, Milwaukee has been wrestling with complaints of reckless driving, speeding, pedestrian safety, and police pursuits.
—Quinn Clark, jsonline.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Permeating through all of her pursuits is a through line of change, possibility, and hope.
—Britt Julious, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
The deadly collision prompted calls to re-examine San Diego police policies regarding vehicle pursuits, and a wrongful-death lawsuit was filed by the boys’ family that alleges officers should have terminated the pursuit in the interest of public safety.
—City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025
Foothills is the sixth venture from the McKissicks, a local family whose business pursuits have evolved for the past two decades—from a farm to a butcher shop to this fresh iteration.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Salis’s vision and expertise bode well for Catalogue’s pursuits to make luxury stays accessible to everyone.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
After achieving sobriety, Wayne refocused his energy on his personal growth and creative pursuits, launching a clothing brand called Namaste & Brand, formerly known as Nomaste & Sh*t.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuits
Noun
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Winners are announced each Friday online and in the print edition of the Mercury News and East Bay Times sports sections.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
11 Sep. 2025
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The confluence of events creates an uncertainty about both the present and future of women’s sports leagues in America.—
Chris Deubert,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Solomon had retired from a career in law enforcement, and was settling into a new routine, making time for exercise and hobbies, such as splitting wood on his farm.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
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Some other areas of your life that could experience big changes are around creative endeavors, children or hobbies.—
Kyle Thomas,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Pursuits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pursuits. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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