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Definition of tracknext
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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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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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track

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verb

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How is the word track distinct from other similar nouns?

The words trace and vestige are common synonyms of track. While all three words mean "a perceptible sign made by something that has passed," track implies a continuous line that can be followed.

the fossilized tracks of dinosaurs

When can trace be used instead of track?

In some situations, the words trace and track are roughly equivalent. However, trace may suggest any line, mark, or discernible effect.

the killer left no traces

Where would vestige be a reasonable alternative to track?

While in some cases nearly identical to track, vestige applies to a tangible reminder such as a fragment or remnant of what is past and gone.

boulders that are vestiges of the last ice age

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of track
Noun
Welcome to our weekly rundown of the best new music — featuring big singles, key tracks from our favorite albums, and more. Rolling Stone, 7 Nov. 2025 On her way out of Camp 4, Lyubova was stopped in her tracks. Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
The position reviews lease agreements, tracks rent payments and updates property data in management systems. Sacbee.com, 9 Jan. 2026 The Daily Southtown also tracked two homicides each in Glenwood, Markham, Matteson and Lansing in 2025. Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for track
Recent Examples of Synonyms for track
Noun
  • In an effort to make that happen, officials with the city of Little Rock presented a plan for the portion of the trail at the Dillard's headquarters on Thursday at an open forum meeting at the Dunbar Community Center, inspiring hope in some cyclists and advocates.
    Amir Mahmoud, Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2025
  • Lynch, the Rivian engineer, said outdoorsy types can feel confident taking their R1S or R1T Quads with them on the trails or national parks.
    Morgan Korn, ABC News, 9 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • With less access to scholarships and aid, some students may elect to choose a different path of study, potentially sinking enrollment below the quotas set by the law enacted last year.
    Marissa Meador, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The park offers several hiking paths that explore caves along the base of the mountain and a trail that leads to the nearby town of Dénia.
    Liz Provencher, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • This is your fastest route to real‑time rebooks and alerts.
    The Kim Komando Show, FOXNews.com, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Quilt Trails of the Tar and Roanoke Rivers As one of North Carolina’s most widespread routes, the Quilt Trails of the Tar and Roanoke Rivers encompasses seven counties.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • By the time they were chased by regime forces, their boat was virtually dead at sea, the remaining engine barely running.
    Antonio Maria Delgado, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
  • One chases agility and research breakthroughs, the other aims for affordability and everyday utility.
    Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • The video showed the mysterious concept, dubbed Corleo, roaming rocky terrain, leaping over icy crevasses, crossing snowy landscapes without losing its footing, and traversing a dark forest at night — all while carrying an adult rider on its back and being powered by a hydrogen power cell.
    Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 8 Jan. 2026
  • The massive International Sportsmen’s Expo returns to the Colorado Convention Center this weekend for all things hunting, fishing and traversing the land.
    John Wenzel, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Development on Titanique traces back a decade, when Mindelle, Rousouli and co-creator Ty Blue (Titanique's director) dreamed up the show and staged a concert presentation in.
    Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Some fruit pits and seeds, like those in apples and pears, contain traces of cyanide, which is harmful to birds.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Parsons signed its phase-two development deal with Diriyah Company in October, to oversee work on new streets, footpaths, civic buildings, open spaces, and a series of neighborhood parks.
    MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2025
  • So for about 18 years, pedestrians and bicyclists vibing on footpath alongside the Blue Line would come to an abrupt stop near the I-277 overpass.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • On Friday night the Supreme Court granted the request to block full SNAP payments as the case works its way through the courts.
    Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
  • And the biggest November snowfall ever recorded in the city is 12 inches, all the way back in 1895.
    Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 10 Nov. 2025

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“Track.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/track. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.

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