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as in path
a rough course or way formed by or as if by repeated footsteps
took a trail through the woods to get to the main road
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as in track
a mark or series of marks left on a surface by something that has passed along it
the slugs left a slimy trail on the sidewalk
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as in to track
to go after or on the track of
we trailed our friend into the woods, inadvertently spoiling his plans for a solitary hike
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Recent Examples of trail
Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Colusa National Wildlife Refuge The refuge offers a visitor area, walking trail and auto tour route for wildlife viewing and birdwatching.
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CBS News,
18 June 2026
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
In one of the closest battles for any position, Arraez trails Bryson Stott of the Philadelphia Phillies, Bryce Turang of the Milwaukee Brewers and Hyeseong Kim of the Dodgers by less than 200,000 votes.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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Noun
The Beltline has transformed empty rail lines into a verdant loop of trails and new development around the city core.
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Aj Willingham,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
Colusa National Wildlife Refuge The refuge offers a visitor area, walking trail and auto tour route for wildlife viewing and birdwatching.
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CBS News,
18 June 2026
Verb
Kevin Pina’s rocket set off an eruption of joy, only for Cape Verde to trail at half-time mostly because of Maximiliano Araujo, the only Uruguay attacker showing any semblance of form.
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Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
In one of the closest battles for any position, Arraez trails Bryson Stott of the Philadelphia Phillies, Bryce Turang of the Milwaukee Brewers and Hyeseong Kim of the Dodgers by less than 200,000 votes.
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Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trail
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There are dozens of examples of major studio properties that had what appeared to be an easy path to profitability.
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That too many people pursue self-destructive paths for example.
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The compensation model is intriguing because major media companies are taking a two-track approach to AI, filing copyright infringement suits in some cases and striking content licensing deals with AI firms in others.
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Its super sedan, the SU7 Ultra, was the fastest EV in the track’s history for a chunk of last year.
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The Marlins chased Giants starter Trevor McDonald (2-5) during a four-run fourth.
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The little girls’ mother, Jasmine Jackson, 21, had been reportedly chased by Watts just before the shooting but was not injured.
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Meanwhile, my job is to stand guard on the other side of the footpath.
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Eschewing fences and pavement in favor of natural footpaths lined with brambles and shrubs, these slender pathways provide epic sea views while leaving the ancestral homes of other animals intact.
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So Jamon pulled up to Stribley Park this day wearing all black, with no trace of red except a splash across his Nikes.
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While low iron, magnesium, or other trace nutrients may also cause yellowing, nitrogen is a primary nutrient and is the most likely culprit.
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California Highway Patrol officers began pursuing a vehicle matching the suspect's description near Castaic Lake.
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The tree is said to have sheltered Robin Hood, the legendary 13th-century bandit who stole from the rich and gave to the poor and took refuge in the forest when being pursued by the sheriff of Nottingham.
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Abbott also pointed to recent state investments in higher education, including more than $680 million for community college funding reforms and degree pathway programs and a $328 million increase in student financial aid funding.
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This creates stronger chemical bonds between the organic and inorganic components of the electrolyte while establishing continuous pathways that allow lithium ions to move more efficiently through the battery.
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Most Americans have never encountered it — and after 20 years of expansion across more than 60 countries, North America remains conspicuously absent from HELL Energy’s footprint.
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Meanwhile, Cirrus made 30 upgrades to its Vision Jet G3, including a new bench seat and luxurious fittings that imbue strong visual appeal, yet all within the footprint of its predecessor.
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“Trail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trail. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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