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as in defined
to draw or make apparent the outline of
trace your hand onto this piece of paper
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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
Few accessories are so simple as the beanie, whose provenance can be traced back to a simple woolen cap worn by laborers in the late Medieval period.
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
There will be trips to Indianapolis, the state capital, to lobby for funds for a rail operation whose heritage can be traced to the early 1900s.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Coors’ body was discovered on September 15, 1960, and the FBI later traced a car matching a witness description to Corbett.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Feb. 2026
The threat was traced to a computer at Gray’s home, Smith said.
—John Raby, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Ogden traced his daredevil ways, in part, back to Newell.
—Bill Donahue, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
Previous iterations, which ran in Bangladesh, Cambodia and Indonesia, digitally traced more than 21,000 tons of textile waste and connected over 100 factories and 20 global brands to recycling partners.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Ramsey’s encouraging upturn in form can be traced back to Boxing Day.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Sweet Country traced the story of Tranter’s great-grandfather, one of the many Aboriginal men taken from their families to provide free labor for white ranchers.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026
Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 16 Feb. 2026
There will be trips to Indianapolis, the state capital, to lobby for funds for a rail operation whose heritage can be traced to the early 1900s.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026
Coors’ body was discovered on September 15, 1960, and the FBI later traced a car matching a witness description to Corbett.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Feb. 2026
The threat was traced to a computer at Gray’s home, Smith said.
—John Raby, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2026
Ogden traced his daredevil ways, in part, back to Newell.
—Bill Donahue, Outside, 14 Feb. 2026
Previous iterations, which ran in Bangladesh, Cambodia and Indonesia, digitally traced more than 21,000 tons of textile waste and connected over 100 factories and 20 global brands to recycling partners.
—Jasmin Malik Chua, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Ramsey’s encouraging upturn in form can be traced back to Boxing Day.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 13 Feb. 2026
Sweet Country traced the story of Tranter’s great-grandfather, one of the many Aboriginal men taken from their families to provide free labor for white ranchers.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traced
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The exercises that build a strong, defined back A balanced routine that includes strength training, cardio, and mobility can improve everything from daily function to athletic performance, while also shaping muscle over time.—
Ciara Lucas,
SELF,
15 Feb. 2026
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Boatneck tops are defined by wide, shallow necklines that graze the collarbone, creating a flattering, elongating effect.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2026
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An immigration officer chased Aljorna who, according to the government, violently resisted arrest.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Feb. 2026
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Tennessee Tech's starting pitcher lasted just ⅔ of an inning before being chased out.—
Tony Catalina,
Austin American Statesman,
14 Feb. 2026
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State and education leaders in Texas and Florida outlined significant consequences for students and educators related to student walkouts.—
Howard Blume,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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From the outset, our goal has been to bring meaningful, positive impact to the city through the transformative Bahia Mar redevelopment, paired with the CDD’s commitment to fund the offsite public improvements outlined in the interlocal agreement.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
16 Feb. 2026
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One item seen in the doorbell camera footage that investigators may have tracked down is the suspect's black gloves.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
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Food safety For three decades, federal health officials tracked food poisoning infections caused by eight germs.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Franconeri sketched out the idea of the game in about three months and has spent the last year or so developing it.—
Jeff Banowetz,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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The Orthodox in Ukraine’s east clashed with the Catholics in its west along precisely the fault line Huntington sketched.—
Josef Joffe,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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Massiel Taveras was crowned Miss Dominican Republic in 2007 and has pursued acting since, finding success in the Latino market.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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Death, stomach loss for earlier patients Not every patient who died after an operation by Heider had pursued weight loss surgery.—
Amber Gaudet
Updated February 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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What’s impressed Ottmann the most about Pomona’s current run is the degree to which the Panthers have followed Ponderosa’s two core pillars from a generation ago.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Feb. 2026
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The repeal followed Congress’s zeroing out of penalties for violating Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) targets as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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Officials who refused to be polygraphed were put on administrative leave; one of them was seen being escorted out of the building by security guards.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
17 Feb. 2026
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Radziwill wrote that upon arrival on the island, guests had to present a special coin—a rare Indian nickel—or else they would be escorted away.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Traced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traced. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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