1
as in outlines
to draw or make apparent the outline of
trace your hand onto this piece of paper
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2
as in tracks
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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as in trails
a mark or series of marks left on a surface by something that has passed along it
the wolf came and went without leaving a trace on the hard, dry ground
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as in streets
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
an old trace that dates back to the days of the covered wagon
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as in paths
a rough course or way formed by or as if by repeated footsteps
stay on the trace, or you'll get lost in these thick woods
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as in relics
a tiny often physical indication of something lost or vanished
a ship that appears to have vanished without a trace on the high seas
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as in glimmers
a very small amount
doctors detected only a trace of bacteria in the blood sample but put the patient on antibiotics just in case
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as in hints
an almost imperceptible sign of something
there didn't seem to be so much as a trace of the truth to anything he said
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Recent Examples of traces
Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
The drama, set in a remote borderland town, traces the lives of locals grappling with history’s lingering shadows, blending Zhang’s trademark lyricism with a stark social critique.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
Spectral imaging geolocation hyper-temporal sensor A centerpiece of the IIIF system is a new instrument called the Spectral Imaging Geolocation Hyper-Temporal Sensor, or SIGHTS, which traces its roots to basic research at Sandia more than a decade ago.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Premiering sometime this year, the four-part British drama traces the true story of Jane Andrews (played by Mia McKenna-Bruce), a former royal dresser and aide to Ferguson who was convicted of murdering her former partner Thomas Cressman (Ed Speleers) in 2001.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
The case traces back to 2011, when Libyan officials claimed Tripoli funneled millions of euros to Sarkozy’s campaign.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Gruver traces it as far back as the 1980s.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Along the way, Stiller traces how his mother longed to be a dramatic actress, eventually getting to explore her chops on the stage in plays like The House of Blue Leaves, and how his father had a late-in-life revival thanks to Seinfeld.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Chayes traces this pattern far beyond Kabul.
—Zephyr Teachout, The Atlantic, 22 Sep. 2025
Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Another example is cutting-edge uses of environmental DNA, where scientists test water samples for traces of invasive organisms.
—Pam Marrone, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
The intellectual arc Mazower traces is the transformation of antisemitism’s meaning from persecution of Jews on ethnic or religious grounds to any criticism of anything Jews do, even if the Jews in question are the government and defense forces of the state of Israel.
—Book Marks
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Even if a harvester can outgas regolith reliably, separating minute traces of helium-3 from helium-4 and other gases at low mass fractions requires sophisticated cryogenic or membrane systems.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
While there are small traces of overlap with their previous semi-autobiographical semi-comedies and Martin’s dryly comic tone is employed periodically, Wayward is not, exactly, a comedy.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
This iteration’s Mahina Monogram trim traces back to the leather first introduced in handbags under Marc Jacobs in 2007, known for its delicate perforations and pliability.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025
The bacteria that causes the disease, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, has haunted humanity for millennia, with traces found in Egyptian mummies.
—CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, in the recipient area, as the hair grows, no traces of any procedure will be obvious.
—Wyles Daniel, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
Thus, the project traces the societal implications of the deification of physical beauty, and how the international plastic surgery industry promotes these oppressive standards.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2025
The drama, set in a remote borderland town, traces the lives of locals grappling with history’s lingering shadows, blending Zhang’s trademark lyricism with a stark social critique.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 26 Sep. 2025
Spectral imaging geolocation hyper-temporal sensor A centerpiece of the IIIF system is a new instrument called the Spectral Imaging Geolocation Hyper-Temporal Sensor, or SIGHTS, which traces its roots to basic research at Sandia more than a decade ago.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Premiering sometime this year, the four-part British drama traces the true story of Jane Andrews (played by Mia McKenna-Bruce), a former royal dresser and aide to Ferguson who was convicted of murdering her former partner Thomas Cressman (Ed Speleers) in 2001.
—Jessica Wang, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2025
The case traces back to 2011, when Libyan officials claimed Tripoli funneled millions of euros to Sarkozy’s campaign.
—Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Gruver traces it as far back as the 1980s.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2025
Along the way, Stiller traces how his mother longed to be a dramatic actress, eventually getting to explore her chops on the stage in plays like The House of Blue Leaves, and how his father had a late-in-life revival thanks to Seinfeld.
—Esther Zuckerman, Time, 24 Sep. 2025
Chayes traces this pattern far beyond Kabul.
—Zephyr Teachout, The Atlantic, 22 Sep. 2025
Noun
Notably, no traces of the bacteria were found in the building's cooling and heating systems.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Another example is cutting-edge uses of environmental DNA, where scientists test water samples for traces of invasive organisms.
—Pam Marrone, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
The intellectual arc Mazower traces is the transformation of antisemitism’s meaning from persecution of Jews on ethnic or religious grounds to any criticism of anything Jews do, even if the Jews in question are the government and defense forces of the state of Israel.
—Book Marks
september 25, Literary Hub, 25 Sep. 2025
Even if a harvester can outgas regolith reliably, separating minute traces of helium-3 from helium-4 and other gases at low mass fractions requires sophisticated cryogenic or membrane systems.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Sep. 2025
While there are small traces of overlap with their previous semi-autobiographical semi-comedies and Martin’s dryly comic tone is employed periodically, Wayward is not, exactly, a comedy.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2025
This iteration’s Mahina Monogram trim traces back to the leather first introduced in handbags under Marc Jacobs in 2007, known for its delicate perforations and pliability.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2025
The bacteria that causes the disease, Mycobacterium tuberculosis, has haunted humanity for millennia, with traces found in Egyptian mummies.
—CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2025
On the other hand, in the recipient area, as the hair grows, no traces of any procedure will be obvious.
—Wyles Daniel, jsonline.com, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traces
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Financial Affairs Committee approved the term sheet, which outlines tax incremental financing details, in March 2025.—
Bridget Fogarty,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Working with powerful clients, the docuseries outlines how Hanson was recruited by the dangerous Mexican drug cartel Sinaloa, as his networking skills and people knowledge were of great value to them.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the number of unique titles affected, PEN tracks the number of challenges each year.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
5 Oct. 2025
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On average, travelers haven't experienced security wait times greater than 20 minutes, according to the airport's website, which tracks live security wait times.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The resort includes a beach, a marina, a park, and trails, with both lakefront and courtyard bungalows.—
Laura Beausire,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Many came with matching tulle capes, some shrunken to cover just the arms, shoulders and neckline, others with billowing side trails.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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The City of Fort Lauderdale faced backlash last year over an app that allowed residents to report homeless people in their communities, along with potholes and flooded streets.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Although some of Alekseyev’s music has been banned, millions of Russians still listen one way or another—singing it in the streets and in karaoke bars, or streaming cover versions online.—
Anna Nemtsova,
The Atlantic,
30 Sep. 2025
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China has historically maintained strict immigration policies, tightly restricting low-skilled workers with limited paths to permanent residency for foreigners.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Historical map Storm paths are from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s HURDAT database.—
William B. Davis,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These relics may contain explosives like TNT, chemical remnants, and even nuclear material.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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While the 1972 London Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution put an end to the legal dumping of unused explosive munitions in the sea, these relics now provide a rich area of study for marine biologists, offering a real-world look at how animals adapt to habitat disturbances.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 Sep. 2025
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During a season when even the most successful night of the year is marred by a devastating injury to the team’s best player, there are still glimmers of hope for the Dolphins.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Baker wisely doesn’t attempt to write entirely in Austen’s wry style, but glimmers do peek through.—
Barbara Ellis,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
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Unlike traditional candles that require an open flame, these lamps gently melt your favorite wax from the top down, filling your space with hints of Honeycrisp apple and vanilla pumpkin safely and efficiently.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Oct. 2025
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OpenAI’s actions also provide hints.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Traces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traces. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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