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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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As of the morning of Thursday, April 9, the Orion capsule carrying the Artemis II astronauts is nearing 160,000 miles from Earth, leaving the moon about 120,000 miles behind, according to NASA's online tracker.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
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Moffa used multiple spreadsheets, including a job application tracker, to keep from getting his wires crossed.—
Sarah Jackson,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Get the snake started into the bag tail first.—
Dr. C. E. Kuschel,
Outdoor Life,
9 Apr. 2026
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Abergel left the lengths loose, descending from the base of the twist like the tail of a ponytail, and styled them in soft waves that spilled down just past Kidman's shoulders.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Sheriff's Department said its Special Victims Bureau detectives are in the very early stages of their investigation.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Harrison Area detectives were investigating the deaths.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Tracer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tracer. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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