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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Trump is pursuing his election changes through Congress, too. — Haley Parsley june 24, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026 While future modeling gigs are up in the air, the brothers said that their priority is pursuing music. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 July 2026 The parts of the declaration worth knowing about are the soaring sentences in the opening paragraphs about self-evident truths, pursuing happiness and all men being created equal. — Robert Parkinson, The Conversation, 24 June 2026 The program intends to serve veterans comprehensively and provides wrap-around services to support residents in improving their quality of life and pursuing their life goals. — Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026 This suggests that strategic buyers and private equity firms are increasingly targeting high-quality assets rather than pursuing volume. — Hugh Leask, CNBC, 2 July 2026 Rather than pursuing one clear objective, Mars has the strength, energy and mental capacity to entertain several ideas, conversations and conflicts simultaneously when transiting this Air sign. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026 That playbook still works for some businesses, particularly those operating in sectors that continue to attract significant venture interest or those pursuing opportunities that require substantial upfront investment. — Wayne Cantwell, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Part of the motivation for pursuing an ordinance instead of a ballot measure is that ballot measures can require as much as $500,000 in election costs, said Councilmember Sean Elo-Rivera, who is spearheading the campaign contribution ordinance. — David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pursuing

Noun

During the pursuit, police said Johnson turned toward the Guard members with his weapon.

— Lucas Finton, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Furthermore, current jobs, even if not ideal, can fund these personal pursuits, fostering a positive outlook that ultimately aids career progression.

— Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of pursuit

Verb

Imanaga recovered a bit after the leadoff home run, but the Cardinals lineup coaxed long at-bats and drove up his pitch count, chasing the left-hander from the game after 4 2/3 innings.

— Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
These businesses live or die by people answering phones, booking jobs, chasing payments and calming down upset customers.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of chasing

Verb

Fox News Digital has reached out to the Justice Department seeking clarification about an apparent discrepancy in its announcement regarding the age of one of the alleged trafficking victims and will update this story if a response is received.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026
In partnership with Fuente Learning Center, Breathe Southern California distributed free air purifiers to families seeking at least one layer of protection in their homes.

— Luzdelia Caballero, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of seeking

Verb

Swifties are pretty pumped (check out this Kansas City bakery's wedding cake) and are tracking any sign of what the bride will wear, what inside the arena look like and who's invited (or not).

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 3 July 2026
BofA said the dollar's recent price action is closely tracking its 2016-2018 pattern, when the greenback rallied in the second half of 2018 after a lengthy correction.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 2 July 2026

Definition of tracking

Verb

The data points to the following leading causes of death in the 1900s.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Matt Miller, the ESPN NFL Draft analyst who shared last month on social media that his left arm was amputated following an automobile accident in southern Missouri, reportedly is being investigated by the state attorney general.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 July 2026

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