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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Things that, in all his years of grueling romantic data analysis in pursuit of the perfect relationship, he still couldn’t see coming.

From Salon • Jul. 5, 2026

One notable team is in pursuit: the Philadelphia 76ers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

For those in pursuit of Clark, they will take comfort in knowing the past six halfway leaders have not gone on to win the title.

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2026

The company has long generated revenue by selling buyer leads to agents, but has been expanding its services across mortgage and rental offerings in pursuit of its vision of building a “housing super app.”

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

In the act of running down the stairs in pursuit, he paused.

From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie

in pursuit

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