in pursuit

ADJECTIVE

following

Synonyms

STRONGEST

coming consecutive ensuing subsequent succeeding successive

STRONG

attendant back hinder latter posterior pursuing rear resulting serial specified then trailing

WEAK

a while later after a while afterward coming after coming next consequent consequential directly after henceforth in search of in the wake of later later on next next off on the scent presently proximate sequent sequential seriate supervenient when

Antonyms

STRONG

front preceding

WEAK

first leading

Example Sentences

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Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas has announced she is leaving Barcelona after 14 years, with London City Lionesses in pursuit.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Los Angles Police Department officers were in pursuit of an approximately 25-year-old suspect in the area of the 210 Freeway and Bledsoe Street, according to a department spokesperson.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

A U.S. envoy trip to Pakistan in pursuit of peace talks with Iran won’t happen after all.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

His beauty routine included creams, small rituals in pursuit of an illusion he took seriously.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The idea made the fire that was devouring his heart blaze up even more fiercely and he started off in pursuit.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton

in pursuit

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