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as in trail
a mark or series of marks left on a surface by something that has passed along it
a muddy track across the kitchen floor
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2
as in path
a rough course or way formed by or as if by repeated footsteps
there was still a faint track through the underbrush that indicated where the path used to be
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3
as in route
the direction along which something or someone moves
I followed the track of the thief's eyes as he watched the woman put the money into her purse and walk away
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as in to chase
to go after or on the track of
predators stealthily tracking their prey
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as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
once upon a time, millions of buffalo tracked the wide open plains
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Recent Examples of track
Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025
If the Senate can stay on track, Mike Johnson would then call House members back from their weeklong break to pass the legislation.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2025
Laura Thornton, Twin Cities, 27 June 2025
Hill came out of retirement last year to lead the revival of the all-powerful sports brand and retailer but from field to mat, track to ring, the industry is becoming increasingly competitive and fragmented.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Noun
Ogwumike recently told reporters that both sides were still on track to get a deal done before the fall deadline.
—Eric Jackson, Sportico.com, 27 June 2025
If the Senate can stay on track, Mike Johnson would then call House members back from their weeklong break to pass the legislation.
—David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2025
Verb
However, the country is also blessed with some of the most vigilant watchdog organizations in the world that track and expose corruption.
—Laura Thornton, Twin Cities, 27 June 2025
Hill came out of retirement last year to lead the revival of the all-powerful sports brand and retailer but from field to mat, track to ring, the industry is becoming increasingly competitive and fragmented.
—Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for track
Noun
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The trail is 102 miles long, stretching from Chipping Campden to Bath.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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Just walking the trails, taking one of their outdoor yoga classes or attending the River Jam music nights can be a fun, low-key way to meet like-minded people.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
25 June 2025
Noun
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As with any major legislation, the path forward is shaped as much by politics as by policy.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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Ashby, though, is confident that the single agency is the best path forward.—
Jack Rodriquez-Vars,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2025
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In 1945 the family came back to Wisconsin to live on a 10-acre farm, where Ted raised dairy cows and pigs and drove the milk route.—
Neil Milbert,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2025
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Sacramento Regional Transit has encouraged riders to use bus route 11 instead.—
Tina Li,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
Verb
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Much like the rest of the lineup, Lindor is also chasing pitches outside of the zone.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
21 June 2025
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Until a pack of infected come upon him, chasing him down a winding country road.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
20 June 2025
Verb
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While there have been hundreds of successful expeditions across the Mid-Atlantic, the North Atlantic is less frequently traversed by solo ocean rowers and teams.—
Danielle Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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Orlando Sentinel Florida’s House speaker stood up to DeSantis, and shifted the power dynamics Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida would normally be traversing the state this time of year, trumpeting his legislative accomplishments and the fellow Republican lawmakers who had fallen in line to achieve them.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 June 2025
Noun
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As land and sea collapse, a mother and her son resist in their own ways, holding on to the fading traces of home, memory, and love.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
24 June 2025
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Whip the cream in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until traces of the whisk appear.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Paille also said that urban areas could be redesigned to separate roads from footpaths.—
Miranda Jeyaretnam,
Time,
27 May 2025
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Shoppers have used them to spruce up everything from driveways, footpaths, and flower beds to stairways, swimming pools, and retaining walls.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Many feel there are better ways to do it, but there has not been much change.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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How To Freeze Butter for Longer Storage Freezing butter is a great way to extend its shelf life but there are a few things to keep in mind before simply tossing it into the freezer.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
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“Track.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/track. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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