TRACK (DOWN) Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

track (down)

verb

Definition of track (down)

as in to find

to come upon after searching, study, or effort I'll try to track down his last known address

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From his emergence in the mid-1950s until his passing in 2018, Taylor not only disassembled jazz and reconstructed it in his own style, but also found ways to make the world listen.

— Levi Dayan, Pitchfork, 3 Nov. 2026
Police previously said investigators found no evidence of an actual plan to carry out violence at the school.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of find

Verb

In it, a young kid traverses New Orleans to fish, goes door to door selling his game, and learns how to drive, among other things.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2026
Regardless, there’s a fascinating swing from FOMO (fear of missing out) to JOMO (joy of missing out), and today’s women are learning that alone time is important for personal growth.

— Cheryl Fenton, Flow Space, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of learn

Verb

No explosives have been discovered at the affected aircraft or broadcasting facilities.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 6 Nov. 2026
What the international team did hearkens back to the days of old, when American astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto in 1930.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of discover

Verb

Although bullying usually runs down the chain of power – for example, from a boss to an employee – grade bullying flips that.

— Jason Walker, The Conversation, 3 Nov. 2026
The trial for a man accused of fatally running down his 17-year-old girlfriend in Burlington in 2023 continued Monday with his attorney disputing the findings of the medical examiner who ruled the death a homicide.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of run down

Verb

Brett Baty will get plenty of at-bats by continuing to move around the field playing in the infield and outfield.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 12 Nov. 2026
Every guest gets one with a professional photographer, including hair, makeup, and costumes, from traditional to modern.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026

Definition of get

Verb

Surprise doesn't necessarily connote a negative experience, but this question is a great way to subtly find out where the pitfalls and unexpected stressors are.

— Farah Sharghi, Contributor, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2026
McCarthy said, finding out about the trade at the podium after practice.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of find out

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