pursuit

noun

pur·suit pər-ˈsüt How to pronounce pursuit (audio)

-ˈsyüt

: the act of pursuing

: an activity that one engages in as a vocation, profession, or avocation : occupation

Example Sentences

The hounds were running in the woods in pursuit of a fox. She enjoys reading, knitting, and other quiet pursuits.

Recent Examples on the Web Her pursuit for a 24th Slam, to tie Margaret Court's record, has been the dominate narrative of her past few years on tour.

Emily Burack, Town & Country, 2 Sep. 2022 The pursuit traveled through Birmingham and ended when the SUV crashed into a concrete barrier near the entrance to the Collegeville public housing community in the 3000 block of 29th Avenue North.

Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 29 Aug. 2022 Traffic was shut down on area freeways during the pursuit, including the 163 south exit on I-5 north, police said.

City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 Just a reminder: Twitter is also in the middle of a legal battle with Elon Musk, whose pursuit of the company (and subsequent effort to renege on his takeover offer) has been marked by a series of unexpected twists.

Allison Morrow, CNN, 23 Aug. 2022 Ah yes, Daenerys the dragon whisperer — she of the white-blonde hair and grim, single-minded pursuit to take back the Iron Throne.

Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2022 The Constitution, the pursuit of justice, and the rule of law are the foundations of legal purpose.

Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 The second scientific pursuit of the rolling observatory—and potentially others like it—will be to provide ultra-fine-resolution data on urban heat.

Wired, 11 Aug. 2022 Travis McMichael shot Arbery at close range with a shotgun after the pursuit, which unfolded over several minutes on a Sunday afternoon in Satilla Shores, a suburban neighborhood just outside of Brunswick.

Richard Fausset, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2022 See More

pursuit

noun

as in pursuing

the act of going after or in the tracks of another the cat ran down the street with a pair of dogs in pursuit

Synonyms & Similar Words

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pursuing
chasing
tracking
chase
tracing
search
tailing
trailing
shadowing
tagging
dogging
hounding
following
seeking
hot pursuit
trail
track
path
tagging along

as in hobby

an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure a workaholic with few pursuits outside of the office

Synonyms & Similar Words

hobby
avocation
sport
recreation
pastime
amusement
diversion
entertainment
hobbyhorse
relaxation
distraction

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of pursuit are business, calling, employment, métier, occupation, and work. While all these words mean "a specific sustained activity engaged in especially in earning one's living," pursuit suggests a trade, profession, or avocation followed with zeal or steady interest.

her family considered medicine the only proper pursuit

While in some cases nearly identical to pursuit, business suggests activity in commerce or the management of money and affairs.

the business of managing a hotel

The meanings of calling and pursuit largely overlap; however, calling applies to an occupation viewed as a vocation or profession.

the ministry seemed my true calling

The words employment and pursuit can be used in similar contexts, but employment implies work for which one has been engaged and is being paid by an employer.

your employment with this firm is hereby terminated

The synonyms métier and pursuit are sometimes interchangeable, but métier implies a calling or pursuit for which one believes oneself to be especially fitted.

acting was my one and only métier

While the synonyms occupation and pursuit are close in meaning, occupation implies work in which one engages regularly especially as a result of training.

his occupation as a trained auto mechanic

Although the words work and pursuit have much in common, work may apply to any purposeful activity whether remunerative or not.

her work as a hospital volunteer

单词	pursuit
释义	pursuit noun pur·suit pər-ˈsüt -ˈsyüt 1 : the act of pursuing 2 : an activity that one engages in as a vocation, profession, or avocation : occupation Synonyms chase chasing dogging following hounding pursuing shadowing tagging tailing tracing tracking trailing See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The hounds were running in the woods in pursuit of a fox. She enjoys reading, knitting, and other quiet pursuits. Recent Examples on the Web Her pursuit for a 24th Slam, to tie Margaret Court's record, has been the dominate narrative of her past few years on tour. Emily Burack, Town & Country, 2 Sep. 2022 The pursuit traveled through Birmingham and ended when the SUV crashed into a concrete barrier near the entrance to the Collegeville public housing community in the 3000 block of 29th Avenue North. Carol Robinson \| Crobinson@al.com, al, 29 Aug. 2022 Traffic was shut down on area freeways during the pursuit, including the 163 south exit on I-5 north, police said. City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Aug. 2022 Just a reminder: Twitter is also in the middle of a legal battle with Elon Musk, whose pursuit of the company (and subsequent effort to renege on his takeover offer) has been marked by a series of unexpected twists. Allison Morrow, CNN, 23 Aug. 2022 Ah yes, Daenerys the dragon whisperer — she of the white-blonde hair and grim, single-minded pursuit to take back the Iron Throne. Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2022 The Constitution, the pursuit of justice, and the rule of law are the foundations of legal purpose. Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2022 The second scientific pursuit of the rolling observatory—and potentially others like it—will be to provide ultra-fine-resolution data on urban heat. Wired, 11 Aug. 2022 Travis McMichael shot Arbery at close range with a shotgun after the pursuit, which unfolded over several minutes on a Sunday afternoon in Satilla Shores, a suburban neighborhood just outside of Brunswick. Richard Fausset, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French pursute, from pursure First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing pursuit in full pursuit in hot/close pursuit in hot pursuit pursuit plane in pursuit of hot pursuit in full pursuit in hot/close pursuit in hot pursuit pursuit plane in pursuit of hot pursuit Kids Definition pursuit noun pur·suit pər-ˈsüt 1 : the act of chasing, following, or trying to obtain the pursuit of wealth 2 : activity sense 2, occupation the pursuit of teaching pursuit noun 1 as in pursuing the act of going after or in the tracks of another the cat ran down the street with a pair of dogs in pursuit Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance pursuing chasing tracking chase tracing search tailing trailing shadowing tagging dogging hounding following seeking hot pursuit trail track path tagging along 2 as in hobby an activity outside of one's regular occupation that is engaged in primarily for pleasure a workaholic with few pursuits outside of the office Synonyms & Similar Words hobby avocation sport recreation pastime amusement diversion entertainment hobbyhorse relaxation distraction Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of pursuit are business, calling, employment, métier, occupation, and work. While all these words mean "a specific sustained activity engaged in especially in earning one's living," pursuit suggests a trade, profession, or avocation followed with zeal or steady interest. her family considered medicine the only proper pursuit While in some cases nearly identical to pursuit, business suggests activity in commerce or the management of money and affairs. the business of managing a hotel The meanings of calling and pursuit largely overlap; however, calling applies to an occupation viewed as a vocation or profession. the ministry seemed my true calling The words employment and pursuit can be used in similar contexts, but employment implies work for which one has been engaged and is being paid by an employer. your employment with this firm is hereby terminated The synonyms métier and pursuit are sometimes interchangeable, but métier implies a calling or pursuit for which one believes oneself to be especially fitted. acting was my one and only métier While the synonyms occupation and pursuit are close in meaning, occupation implies work in which one engages regularly especially as a result of training. his occupation as a trained auto mechanic Although the words work and pursuit have much in common, work may apply to any purposeful activity whether remunerative or not. her work as a hospital volunteer
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pursuit

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