PURSUING Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

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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 Mayor and City Council of Baltimore are seeking to pause an order requiring it to provide records in lawsuit with Inspector General while the city appeals.

— Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 26 Aug. 2026
Netflix has worked assiduously to burnish its reputation as a home for advertisers seeking to align themselves with its popular programs and eager to avoid the traditional model of deploying typical 30-second commercials.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of seeking

Verb

California air regulators will start tracking estimates of the gases that bubble up from the state’s artificial reservoirs and contribute to climate change.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Each movement creates a distinct electrical circuit between neighboring blocks, changing shapes and even automatically tracking its own transformation.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of tracking

Verb

Now his focus is on following in his parents’ footsteps working with the Children’s Institute, an organization that supports children and families.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 28 Aug. 2026
Analysts note that following SpaceX's record-breaking IPO last month, investor interest in commercial spaceflight and the broader space sector has risen steadily.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

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