Synonyms for Pursuing

Definition of pursuing

adjective
  1. following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit; "the fox fled from the pursuing hounds"; "listened for the hounds' pursuing bark"

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Writing tips for "pursuing"

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"Pursuing" in song lyrics

See how pursuing is used in real songs:

  • "A new era, placed first, style pursuing"
    Dilated Peoples — Marathon
  • "For my childhood friends, locked for Benjamin pursuing"
    E.S.G. f/ D-Reck, D-Gotti, Noke D — Thugs in Heaven
  • "Just for life, I'm pursuing"
    Jean Grae — Lovesong

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