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Recent Examples of tracer
The PET scan uses a radioactive drug called a tracer to show both typical and atypical metabolic activity, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The dye, a non-toxic tracer often used in environmental studies, transformed the waters of the Grand Canal into a bright green color.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 25 Nov. 2025
In fact, Elsbeth overhears Reynolds paying close attention to a concerned skip tracer (a new-to-me term for a process server) who brings them his worry that Anders is missing in the first place.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
During the scan, a small dose of the Tc99m-PYP tracer is infused into a person's arm vein.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The dye, a non-toxic tracer often used in environmental studies, transformed the waters of the Grand Canal into a bright green color.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 25 Nov. 2025
In fact, Elsbeth overhears Reynolds paying close attention to a concerned skip tracer (a new-to-me term for a process server) who brings them his worry that Anders is missing in the first place.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
During the scan, a small dose of the Tc99m-PYP tracer is infused into a person's arm vein.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tracer
Noun
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According to the allergy tracker, Boise could experience similar pollen levels on Friday, March 27, and throughout the weekend, with a dramatic dip on Tuesday, March 31.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Mar. 2026
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The nationwide average for a gallon of gas was closing in on $4, GasBuddy’s tracker showed, roughly flat compared to Monday but up a dollar compared to a month ago.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The snake struck and shook its tail to protect itself, releasing its notorious rattle warning.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
26 Mar. 2026
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An unbothered gray cat eats while resting on a kitchen mat, not having yet noticed the still cucumber behind his tail.—
Andrés Muedano,
JSTOR Daily,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Police detectives are investigating two shootings that happened a short time apart in two Pittsburgh neighborhoods located not far from one another.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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After investigating the shooting, Boston Police detectives were able to obtain a warrant for the suspect out of Suffolk County Juvenile Court for several gun charges and armed assault to murder.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Tracer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tracer. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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