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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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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
Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
It’s embossed with a distinctive tire-tread pattern that echoes Lamborghini’s track pedigree.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
The judge would then schedule court dates to track Trauernicht’s progress in treatment.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Fans have pointed to the former Big Machine label boss, who oversaw Swift’s early career and later clashed with her over ownership of her masters, as the likely target of this fiery track.
—Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
It’s embossed with a distinctive tire-tread pattern that echoes Lamborghini’s track pedigree.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Verb
And when most people think about tracking down fall color, Vermont or New Hampshire are probably first to come to mind.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 2 Oct. 2025
The judge would then schedule court dates to track Trauernicht’s progress in treatment.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for track
Noun
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The Grassy Creek trail runs from the tasting room about a mile and a half to Byrd’s Branch Campground which will connect you to several other trails.—
Elliott Harrell,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
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Allswifit Women’s Slip-on Walking Shoes Travelers have packed these slip-on walking shoes for trips all over the world, from the cobblestone streets of Italy to hiking trails in Portugal.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Chasing the dream — and the visa The H-1B visa fundamentally shaped her career path, Qian said.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Federal agencies are now kickstarting their shutdown contingency plans, including the scaling back of services and the furloughing of thousands of staff until Democrats and Republicans find a path forward.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The new truck routes and restrictions are the result of study, coordination and collaboration between city officials, local residents, area small business owners and trucking companies, city officials said.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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This left kids, seniors and people from nonwhite, working-class communities with few alternative routes.—
Menika Dirkson,
The Conversation,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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San Rafael, California — Whether battling a wildfire, chasing a suspect, or helping someone with a traumatic injury – the firefighters, police officers, paramedics, and others who take action in emergencies regularly endure high levels of stress.—
Kathleen Toner,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Still, council member Lamont Westmoreland wondered if the danger that technology presented would be less than the danger of chasing vehicles.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Even light, which zipped at breathtaking pace across the dark, took many human lifetimes to traverse a single galaxy.—
Angus Fletcher,
Big Think,
29 Sep. 2025
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Trails have suffered erosion, so take care while traversing them.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Words and images attest to the remarkable swiftness with which salmon have resumed their run, flora have blossomed, and traces of the former reservoir are being smoothed away.—
Anne Reeve,
Artforum,
1 Oct. 2025
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The items offer a glimpse into Taylor, who redefined Hollywood stardom, spanning her headline-making jewels and costumes to private correspondence and traces of her activism.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Create footpaths in these areas to reduce wear and damage to the lawn.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Outside of the event, wander the town’s flagstone market square or leafy Thames-side footpaths, tour the Henley Distillery, and go for a Sunday roast at the Bottle & Glass Inn.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And Maeve goes through a lot during the season and a lot of the scenes are challenging, but in the best way.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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Are the bees, in fact, pantomiming the way itself?—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Track.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/track. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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