pursuits

Noun

• the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
• a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
• an auxiliary activity
• a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
  • "they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits"
• plural of pursuit

Synonyms

avocation, by-line, chase, following, hobby, interest, pastime, pursual, pursuance, pursuit, quest, sideline, spare-time activity