1
as in defined
to draw or make apparent the outline of
trace your hand onto this piece of paper
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2
as in chased
to go after or on the track of
police traced the burglar back to his apartment, where they discovered a ton of stolen loot
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Recent Examples of traced
White South Africans, whose roots can be traced to settlers arriving under Dutch and British colonial rule, dominated the country through a system of racial segregation known as apartheid from 1948 until its abolishment in the early 1990s.
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Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The blurriness in Webb's API images was traced to electronic distortions arising on Webb's infrared camera detector.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Further analysis confirmed that the spiders' carbon and nitrogen signatures traced back to sulfur-oxidizing microbes, not plants that underwent photosynthesis like those above ground.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
The team traced this distortion to optostriction, where the electromagnetic field of light exerts a small but measurable mechanical force on the atoms.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
This logical argument can be traced back from before the introduction of Powerball to at least Theophrastus, a member of Aristotle’s peripatetic school in the 3rd century BCE.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
International markets traced a similar path as benchmark indexes in Germany and France both fell nearly 1% on Tuesday.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2025
Teller sees himself as a storyteller, and is hoping visitors will vibe with the personal, philosophical and geographical journey he’s traced in the show, which also takes in a sandy spit in western Lithuania, views over the Aegean Sea and side trips to London and Venice.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Across its run, The Witcher has traced the uneasy bond between Geralt of Rivia (Liam Hemsworth), the monster hunter bound by destiny; Ciri (Freya Allan), the princess whose power could save or destroy worlds; and Yennefer (Anya Chalotra), the sorceress torn between ambition and love.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Tom O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
The blurriness in Webb's API images was traced to electronic distortions arising on Webb's infrared camera detector.
—Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Further analysis confirmed that the spiders' carbon and nitrogen signatures traced back to sulfur-oxidizing microbes, not plants that underwent photosynthesis like those above ground.
—New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2025
The team traced this distortion to optostriction, where the electromagnetic field of light exerts a small but measurable mechanical force on the atoms.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
This logical argument can be traced back from before the introduction of Powerball to at least Theophrastus, a member of Aristotle’s peripatetic school in the 3rd century BCE.
—Big Think, 4 Nov. 2025
International markets traced a similar path as benchmark indexes in Germany and France both fell nearly 1% on Tuesday.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Nov. 2025
Teller sees himself as a storyteller, and is hoping visitors will vibe with the personal, philosophical and geographical journey he’s traced in the show, which also takes in a sandy spit in western Lithuania, views over the Aegean Sea and side trips to London and Venice.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2025
Across its run, The Witcher has traced the uneasy bond between Geralt of Rivia (Liam Hemsworth), the monster hunter bound by destiny; Ciri (Freya Allan), the princess whose power could save or destroy worlds; and Yennefer (Anya Chalotra), the sorceress torn between ambition and love.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 30 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traced
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Mentality and late goals defined their seven-game winning run to start the campaign but there were flaws in those performances and they were exposed further in defeats.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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There was a need for more reliable information about concussions and uniformity in terms of how they were being defined in terms of severity.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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Then Oliver splashes his blameless girlfriend in the face, and the three men flee, chased by a group of enraged barflies.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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The investigation seemed to stall after her body was found as police chased leads that did not pan out.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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Jean Eric Salata, chairman of EQT Asia, said that the strategic priorities outlined in Beijing’s new five-year plan are poised to deepen China’s edge in advanced manufacturing, bolster investment in technology and artificial intelligence, and boost consumption.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Many of the initiatives outlined in these plans focus on building infrastructures to improve telehealth access and strengthen the health care workforce in rural communities.—
Lauren Giella,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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He was closely tracked by the Anfield club this summer, but Florian Wirtz emerged as their priority.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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When community and national leaders are made aware of potential rising threats, those threats can be tracked more closely and responses prepared.—
Matthew W. Kreuter,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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The way that Gladys’ black magic operates is only lightly sketched and under-explained for the better.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
6 Nov. 2025
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Many of the hallmarks of this longer-term occupation were taken from the blueprint Israel had first sketched out in 1956.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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The couple became tabloid fixtures and were persistently pursued by the paparazzi.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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In Season 3, Srikant must navigate life on the run with his family while being pursued by TASC, his own intelligence unit, in addition to the new threats.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Align franchise, Lululemon hosted a 5,000-person yoga event at Beijing’s Worker’s Stadium, followed by local events across 43 cities within the next month, hosting a total of over 10,000 participants.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
9 Nov. 2025
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Another Utah State goal followed after a Boise State foul in the box.—
Rachel Roberts,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Nov. 2025
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McIntyre was escorted from the building by security.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Nov. 2025
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Video shared by the news outlet showed the baby’s father in the back of the ambulance that escorted the mom and child away from the scene.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Traced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traced. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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