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PURSUING Synonyms

There are 18 synonyms of the word pursuing. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word pursuing. (close relations)
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following
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• going or proceeding or coming after in the same direction

noun

• a group of followers or enthusiasts

• the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

adjective satellite

• about to be mentioned or specified

• immediately following in time or order

• in the desired direction

hunting
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

• the activity of looking thoroughly in order to find something or someone

• the work of finding and killing or capturing animals for food or pelts

seeking
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the act of searching for something

• an attempt to acquire or gain something

striving
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an effortful attempt to attain a goal

tracking
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

trailing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind

aiming
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

• the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable)

• the action of directing something at an object

• the direction or path along which something moves or along which it lies

verb

• point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

• propose or intend

• move into a desired direction of discourse

• specifically design a product, event, or activity for a certain public

• intend (something) to move towards a certain goal

• direct (a remark) toward an intended goal

• have an ambitious plan or a lofty goal

chasing
verbv
noun

• the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

• United States politician and jurist who served as chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1808-1873)

• a rectangular metal frame used in letterpress printing to hold together the pages or columns of composed type that are printed at one time

verb

• go after with the intent to catch

• pursue someone sexually or romantically

• cut a groove into

• cut a furrow into a columns

hounding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

• someone who is morally reprehensible

verb

• pursue or chase relentlessly

questing
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

• the act of searching for something

verb

• make a search (for)

• search the trail of (game)

• bark with prolonged noises, of dogs

• seek alms, as for religious purposes

• express the need or desire for

engage
verbv
verb

• carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

• consume all of one's attention or time

• engage or hire for work

• ask to represent; of legal counsel

• give to in marriage

• get caught

• carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)

• hire for work or assistance

• engage for service under a term of contract

• keep engaged

follow
verb, nounv, n
verb

• to travel behind, go after, come after

• be later in time

• come as a logical consequence; follow logically

• travel along a certain course

• act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes

• come after in time, as a result

• behave in accordance or in agreement with

• be next

• choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

• to bring something about at a later time than

• imitate in behavior; take as a model

• follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

• follow with the eyes or the mind

• be the successor (of)

• perform an accompaniment to

• keep informed

• to be the product or result

• accept and follow the leadership or command or guidance of

• adhere to or practice

• work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function

• keep under surveillance

• follow in or as if in pursuit

• grasp the meaning

• keep to

• to subscribe to someone's updates on social media

• to be subscribed to updates from another user on social media

prosecute
verbv
verb

• conduct a prosecution in a court of law

• bring a criminal action against (in a trial)

• carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in

act on
verbv
verb

• carry further or advance

• regulate one's behavior in accordance with certain information, ideas, or advice

follow up on
verb, nounv, n
verb

• carry further or advance

go after
verbv
verb

• go after with the intent to catch

• go in search of or hunt for

quest after
verbv
verb

• go in search of or hunt for

quest for
verb

• go in search of or hunt for

Best Hypernyms For PURSUING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pursuing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
move act go locomote oppose react search seek travel
Phrases (1)
look for

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