PURSUING Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

pursuing 1 of 2

noun

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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verb

present participle of pursue

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

Noun

Like Jacas, rookie Khalil Jacobs was punished a couple times for over-pursuing. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026

Verb

The firm is currently pursuing technology evaluations, supply agreements, and corporate partnerships to expand production. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2026 Bonta added that the state is in communication with Snap, and is pursuing conversations with TikTok, with hopes that YouTube will also come to the table. — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026 The pursuit ended at the Antelope truck scales, where video showed Kreuzer slowing the Volkswagen, turning around and stopping while faced the wrong direction on the interstate toward the pursuing deputies. — Daniel Hunt august 29, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The producers are pursuing an international festival launch ahead of the film’s Norwegian premiere in 2027. — Davide Abbatescianni, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026 Fields has opted not to seek reelection to Congress and instead is pursuing a seat in the state Senate. — ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026 Haute cuisine and larger suites have created a more expensive tier within United’s business class—a strategy other airlines are also pursuing. — Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026 Many people pursuing aesthetic or longevity goals already track protein intake. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 As the war neared six months old, the two sides were not exchanging fire but also not pursuing peace talks. — Reuters, NBC news, 22 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuing

Noun

In a great dramatic irony, his artistic pursuits, far away from the regimented goal of militaristic stoicism, lead to his initial tryout.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
But the same steadfast pursuit that’s placed the attorney at the center of nearly every call for racial justice in the past decade has earned Crump more than a few detractors.

— Ryan Young, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of pursuit

Verb

Rather than chasing virality and social media hits, Obeid advises restaurants to focus deeper on creating businesses that fulfill a need for the community around them.

— Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 30 Aug. 2026
For small business owners, partnering with mid-tier creators is likely a better bet than chasing celebrity endorsements.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of chasing

Verb

The Democrat-Gazette sued the commission seeking information from the contract.

— Sydney Sasser, Arkansas Online, 1 Sep. 2026
North of the city, half a dozen candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination for Moulton's soon-to-be-former seat in the 6th Congressional District.

— Jared Kofsky, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of seeking

Verb

Keen later told the relative that police knew about the new vehicle and were actively tracking it, records say, as well as running the relative’s name through a police search tool to identify any active warrants.

— Josh Wood, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2026
Expect the trend to sharpen into its own lane over the next 12 to 18 months, with three plausible developments worth tracking.

— Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of tracking

Verb

Observers say the case was significant to the city's freedom of association and it has been closely watched amid the city's drastic political changes following massive anti-government protests in 2019.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026
Relations with Morocco have been strained following reports that its government had facilitated the mass border crossing, but Sánchez tamped down the speculation.

— Jack Guy, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2026

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