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

While countries like Sweden and France are pursuing similar deep geological repositories, Finland has officially crossed the finish line first. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 23 Oct. 2026 The Mustangs were pursuing three consecutive titles in 2026 when they were removed at the start of the playoffs for using an ineligible player. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026 Beijing is pursuing the country’s vast mineral wealth and expanding its influence there. — Keith Kellogg, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026 Agarwal believes his career experience informs his approach to pursuing that model. — Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026 But before pursuing her journalism career, Bennett gave tours of the building. — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026 The quarter’s performance reflects the strategy the group has been pursuing across all regions, group CEO Gianluca Tagliabue told investors on Thursday. — Madeleine Schulz, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2026 Péter Magyar’s government is pursuing Orbán-era officials and alleged misuse of public funds, while promising that investigations will follow the rule of law. — Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026 If not, the nonprofit may have difficulty pursuing its argument. — Chantelle Lee, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuing

Noun

Not every worthwhile pursuit needs to become productive, profitable, or impressive.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
Kikuchi makes Haru’s occasionally mortifying romantic pursuit both funny and affecting, embracing the character’s impulsive, sometimes ridiculous behavior without diminishing the depth of her loss.

— Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of pursuit

Verb

Nick Emmanwori chasing him down midway through the second quarter.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2026
Rather than chasing fancy titles or splashy paychecks throughout her career, she’s gravitated toward jobs that pushed her out of her comfort zone, forced her to take risks, and taught her to embrace a little chaos.

— Preston Fore, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of chasing

Verb

Vucic was seeking to become Serbia's prime minister after serving two near-full terms as president.

— JOVANA GEC, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
The sailors were brought to the island’s southern port of Galle on Saturday after Sri Lankan authorities received a distress call seeking medical help, said Thushara Rodrigo, the foreign ministry spokesperson.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of seeking

Verb

The biggest blow came in 2021, when Apple began letting iPhone users block apps from tracking them—a change Meta later said would cost it about $10 billion in 2022 alone.

— Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026
Multiple websites and apps experienced disruptions on Tuesday, including banks HSBC, Barclays and Lloyds Bank, according to Downdetector, a website tracking user reports of service disruptions.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of tracking

Verb

The Sun enters your 3rd House, beginning a month that favors learning, writing, conversations, local activity, and following questions farther than usual.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 23 Oct. 2026
Other big tech stocks likewise fell following quarterly reports that included at least some encouraging nuggets.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026

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