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
Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Today, evangelicals in particular are at the forefront of experimenting with technology, said John Dyer, a professor at Dallas Theological Seminary and author of People of the Screen, which traces the history of Biblical software.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
The movie traces his early years, when a busted knee forced him to refocus his energy toward the stage.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Paraventi traces his fondness for the sitcom partly to his own identification with the goofy title character played by the late Bob Denver.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The journey traces back to 1968, when Marlin Briscoe became the first Black quarterback to start in modern pro football history.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Within the film’s compact running time, writer-director Ben Hania traces the fraught and torturous hours of January 29, 2024, when Palestine Red Crescent volunteers in the West Bank tried to calm a terrified 6-year-old girl and get an ambulance to her in Gaza.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The exhibit itself traces shoe trends and innovations from the 19th century to modern day creations.
—Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Rather, who continues to work in journalism at age 93, did little press when the documentary, which traces his decades at the forefront of journalism, launched last year.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Their marshmallow-like shapes contrast with a raw, brutal finish, celebrating an unusual casting process that preserves traces of handwork and visible seams.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Vogue’s senior beauty shopping writer Kiana Murden has been hooked on it since her first trial—using it to not only remove traces of foundation, but also refresh her skin in the morning.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
There are traces of these iconic villains in every product—from majestic packaging (such as a poison apple soap dispenser and a dragon castle candle holder) to two haunting fragrances.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
Besides traces found in water, most of it is a byproduct of nuclear reactors and remains unavailable for commercial use.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
After 12–24 hours in the fridge, the full-bodied cold brew is ready to drink with no traces of fatty acids or bitter oils.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Before her trial had even begun, though, Rudy Guede was found guilty of murdering Kercher, due to his fingerprints and DNA traces being found at the scene of the crime, per Salon.
—Alyssa Davis, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
There were also traces of selenium, sulfur, silicon and calcium.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
The pair used glass, stainless steel, and reinforced concrete to construct a circular house that traces the natural edges of a plateau, enclosing a Mediterranean garden designed by Smets.
—Siobhan Reid, Robb Report, 7 Sep. 2025
Today, evangelicals in particular are at the forefront of experimenting with technology, said John Dyer, a professor at Dallas Theological Seminary and author of People of the Screen, which traces the history of Biblical software.
—Geoff Brumfiel, NPR, 7 Sep. 2025
The movie traces his early years, when a busted knee forced him to refocus his energy toward the stage.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
Paraventi traces his fondness for the sitcom partly to his own identification with the goofy title character played by the late Bob Denver.
—Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The journey traces back to 1968, when Marlin Briscoe became the first Black quarterback to start in modern pro football history.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Sep. 2025
Within the film’s compact running time, writer-director Ben Hania traces the fraught and torturous hours of January 29, 2024, when Palestine Red Crescent volunteers in the West Bank tried to calm a terrified 6-year-old girl and get an ambulance to her in Gaza.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
The exhibit itself traces shoe trends and innovations from the 19th century to modern day creations.
—Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
Rather, who continues to work in journalism at age 93, did little press when the documentary, which traces his decades at the forefront of journalism, launched last year.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
At the time, the Czech capital still held traces of Kafka’s era; now, Prague serves almost like a shrine to the author, with an official museum and several monuments around town, which range from iconic to kitsch in her view.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 7 Sep. 2025
Their marshmallow-like shapes contrast with a raw, brutal finish, celebrating an unusual casting process that preserves traces of handwork and visible seams.
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Vogue’s senior beauty shopping writer Kiana Murden has been hooked on it since her first trial—using it to not only remove traces of foundation, but also refresh her skin in the morning.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2025
There are traces of these iconic villains in every product—from majestic packaging (such as a poison apple soap dispenser and a dragon castle candle holder) to two haunting fragrances.
—Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
Besides traces found in water, most of it is a byproduct of nuclear reactors and remains unavailable for commercial use.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
After 12–24 hours in the fridge, the full-bodied cold brew is ready to drink with no traces of fatty acids or bitter oils.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Before her trial had even begun, though, Rudy Guede was found guilty of murdering Kercher, due to his fingerprints and DNA traces being found at the scene of the crime, per Salon.
—Alyssa Davis, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
There were also traces of selenium, sulfur, silicon and calcium.
—Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traces
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The final edition, which Knopf has sent to the printers, includes a foreword that outlines the changes in Giuffre’s life since the manuscript was completed in the fall of 2024.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
5 Sep. 2025
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China’s Xi outlines global vision at major summit Chinese leader Xi Jinping further outlined his vision for a global order with Beijing at its center.—
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semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Data from the popular online real estate marketplace Zillow, which tracks an estimated market value of homes in a specific area, also shows a dramatic market value increase of Platte County homes in recent years.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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The organization tracks these annual migrations via the Western Monarch Count.—
Brooke Baitinger
September 6,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Interpretive trails explain the ecological role of wildflowers and grasses, making this as much an outdoor classroom as a scenic walk.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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What To Do Go on a Hike There are over 20 miles of scenic trails around the resort to explore, whether on foot or mountain bike.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Fairgoers can take advantage of Valley Regional Transit, which will shuttle people from any VRT stop to 13th and Ridenbaugh streets (about two blocks from the fair) — and back afterward.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Sep. 2025
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Protesters also took to the streets in other municipalities, including Damak, Birtamod, Itahari, Biratnagar, Janakpur, Bharatpur, Pokhara, Birgunj, Butwal, Bhairahawa, Tulsipur, and Dhangadhi, according to the Kathmandu Post.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
9 Sep. 2025
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Employees can also reach out to mentors to learn more about specific roles and career paths.—
Roula Amire,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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The role re-designer This confidence cultivator helps employees navigate new career paths without steering away from their sense of purpose.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Now supposedly dying from some terminal illness, Julian has gone total hermit mode inside of his cluttered London apartment, where the walls are festooned with the relics of his success and the backrooms are a junk pile of painful memories.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
9 Sep. 2025
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Many of these local gems are cozy relics that house unique pieces that evoke a sense of nostalgia, hold a coveted aesthetic or have historical significance.—
Olivia Lee,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Sep. 2025
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There were glimmers of the magnificent past at the 2024 French Open against Iga Swiatek when Osaka won the second set 6-1 and was within a point of going 5-1 up in the decider.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Servillo is such a sly actor, and the director showcases his deadpan performance with such slow-build curiosity, that the film is always cueing us to read his mind, to see the glimmers of thought and soul behind the façade.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Check out our hints and answers right here.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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For Driscoll, hints of trouble began even before the inauguration, the lawsuit alleges.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Traces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traces. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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