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noun

ˈtrā-siŋ How to pronounce tracing (audio)
Definition of tracingnext
as in pursuit
the act of going after or in the tracks of another the tracing of this mountain lion is going to be difficult if the rain washes away all of the tracks

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verb

present participle of trace
1
as in defining
to draw or make apparent the outline of trace your hand onto this piece of paper

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2
as in tracking
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 tracing
Noun
Contact tracing remains a key issue for local authorities, who have only achieved a 55% coverage rate, the ministry said. — Constant Same Bagalwa, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026 Contact tracing remains a concern, officials said. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 22 June 2026
Verb
Christie’s devoted an unusually substantial section of its catalogue to the pair, tracing their distinguished provenance through some of Europe’s great eighteenth- and nineteenth-century collections. — Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026 But good luck tracing those statistics to a reputable source. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 28 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tracing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tracing
  1. pursuit
  2. defining
  3. tracking
  4. outlining
  5. chasing
  6. sketching
  7. pursuing
  8. circling
Noun
  • During the pursuit, police said Johnson turned toward the Guard members with his weapon.
    — Lucas Finton, USA Today, 6 July 2026
  • Furthermore, current jobs, even if not ideal, can fund these personal pursuits, fostering a positive outlook that ultimately aids career progression.
    — Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of pursuit
Verb
  • The clinical home ecosystem has become the defining phrase of the 2025 to 2026 wellness spending cycle, as buyers stack cold plunges, red light beds and neurotech into serious at-home recovery setups.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 July 2026
  • According to the Defense blog, its defining feature is an integrated hydraulic arm.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Definition of defining
Verb
  • The group, which has a team of volunteers dedicated to tracking immigration enforcement, has seen a noticeable increase in enforcement since January 2025.
    — Mathew Miranda July 9, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
  • Easy to sleep on, good for tracking wildlife, and open enough to let the breeze keep bugs at bay.
    — John Todd, Outdoor Life, 9 July 2026
Definition of tracking
Verb
  • The next step in the process involves the city drafting a redevelopment plan outlining development standards before holding public hearings and seeking additional approvals.
    — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • While outlining his five-year military goals at February’s Workers’ Party congress, Kim also called for intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of underwater launches.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 July 2026
Definition of outlining
Verb
  • Imanaga recovered a bit after the leadoff home run, but the Cardinals lineup coaxed long at-bats and drove up his pitch count, chasing the left-hander from the game after 4 2/3 innings.
    — Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • These businesses live or die by people answering phones, booking jobs, chasing payments and calming down upset customers.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of chasing
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  • According to Minerva, creating these luxurious sets starts with sketching the signature swirling line work in black.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 June 2026
  • His process included both sketching and photographing his subjects before creating full-sized works.
    — Elizabeth Blair, NPR, 25 June 2026
Definition of sketching
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  • The state and city are still pursuing more ways to increase housing density and streamline development regulations in hopes of lowering costs.
    — Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • Lionel Messi, an Adidas athlete, currently leads with eight goals, pursuing his first Golden Boot.
    — Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of pursuing
Verb
  • Potential contenders including former health chief Nirav Shah and ex-Senate president Troy Jackson are circling, while disillusioned voters liken Platner’s exit to Democrats’ last-minute scramble to replace Joe Biden.
    — Kimberlee Kruesi, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
  • Sources tell Variety that programmers at each of the fall festivals — Venice, Telluride, Toronto and New York — are circling the title, though a premiere venue has yet to be set.
    — Clayton Davis, Variety, 8 July 2026
Definition of circling

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