Synonyms

pursuing

American

[per-soo-ing] / pərˈsu ɪŋ /

adjective

following someone or something in order to overtake, capture, woo, etc..

Informed via radio that the alleged crime concerned an unpaid bill, the pursuing officers took down the vehicle's license plate information and stopped the chase.
continuing to accompany or affect someone, as success, bad luck, or fame.

They renewed their love, were once more torn apart by pursuing misfortune, but in the end were happily reunited.
following or seeming to follow someone or something with one’s eyes, voice, thoughts, etc..

He stared fearfully at the pursuing eyes of a portrait on the wall.
following or coming immediately after; ensuing.

The program focuses on core courses in the first semester, and allows students to take their electives in the pursuing two semesters.

Other Word Forms

unpursuing adjective

Etymology

Origin of pursuing

pursu(e) ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

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“If you are still pursuing an investigation encompassing both victims, we are not likely to open another investigation,” one federal prosecutor wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal

Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu said in a joint statement on Thursday that their countries would work towards pursuing a free trade agreement.

From BBC

He also accused Iran of "pursuing sinister nuclear ambitions", though Tehran has always insisted its programme is for civilian purposes.

From Barron's

Westlake has already had to show resilience to keep pursuing his dream.

From BBC

He turned her down, “nothing could be better than the course you are now pursuing at Mrs. Turner’s.”

From Literature

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