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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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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
PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
Martin stopped coaching track because the starting pistol reminded her of the flash-bang grenade the agents set off.
—Sudhin Thanawala and Lindsay Whitehurst, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
There have been roughly 400 ICE deportation flights since Trump took office, according to Tom Cartwright, who tracks ICE flights daily as a volunteer for Witness at the Border.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This track leans on deep bass in the form of a bass synth.
—PC Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
Martin stopped coaching track because the starting pistol reminded her of the flash-bang grenade the agents set off.
—Sudhin Thanawala and Lindsay Whitehurst, Los Angeles Times, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
For instance, on August 29, 2024, six tornadoes were confirmed across central and southern Minnesota, including an EF1 tornado that tracked near Andover in Anoka County.
—Mohammed Soliman, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Apr. 2025
There have been roughly 400 ICE deportation flights since Trump took office, according to Tom Cartwright, who tracks ICE flights daily as a volunteer for Witness at the Border.
—Lauren Villagran, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for track
Noun
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And discussions are still underway for how a trail could be safely separated from the tracks.—
Jessica Garrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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Key to her rescue was a smelly T-shirt worn by her owner in 12-hour shifts that was ripped up and used as a scent trail to attract her to an enclosure, Kangala directors Jared and Lisa Karran said in a video posted to Facebook.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The advancements in hair restoration and the increasing acceptance of cosmetic procedures for all offer a path for men to take control of their appearance and well-being, with none of the shame of yesterday.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2025
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Under the White House’s latest protectionist measures, the European Union has been slapped with tariffs of 20%, although these are currently reduced to 10% until July 9 to pave the path for additional trade negotiations.—
Ruxandra Iordache,
CNBC,
29 Apr. 2025
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But sales of tickets for summer travel from the rest of the world are down only 2 percent compared with the same period last year, according to data on the 25 most popular routes from the Airlines Reporting Corporation, whose data covers about two-thirds of global airline ticket sales.—
Josh Holder,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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American Airlines did not address additional questions from The Observer about its capacity issues, as of Tuesday. ’Simply out of space’ American Airlines uses larger planes that are part of its main fleet with full-service operations for longer routes.—
Chase Jordan,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The capturing of one of the sun's most elusive features is bound to inspire others to chase partial eclipses, particularly those occurring at sunrise or sunset, Seaton said.—
Jamie Carter,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Hundreds arose from the snow and began to chase Abby.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Weekends can get crowded, but weekdays are quieter, meaning the short, steep hikes to various overlooks—including Old Baldy (the park's most notable hill) will be less traversed.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2025
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Hundreds, if not thousands, of insect species most likely migrate, including dragonflies that cross the Indian Ocean, moths that traverse Australia and plant hoppers that windsurf through East Asia.—
Jesse Greenspan,
Scientific American,
13 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Two Italian regions particularly show evidence of these first traces.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
23 Apr. 2025
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The coastal waters are a tropical stew of pollutants—industrial wastes including arsenic, cobalt, manganese, nickel, selenium, zinc, and seven other trace metals.—
Stephen S. Hall,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Unlike its great western counterparts along the Pacific Crest or the Continental Divide, the United States’ most iconic footpath is subtle—a green tunnel through some of the oldest and most graceful mountains in the world, not some sizzle reel of endless panoramas.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Outside Online,
7 Apr. 2025
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Vilnius already has 926 miles of footpath and a network of walking trails, including 24 leisure trails and 16 everyday routes.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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Parents say private or homeschool is the only way to avoid conflict with religion After various teachers, administrators and parents raised concerns about the effectiveness and age-appropriateness of the books, the school system allowed students to be excused when they were read in class.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
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There are many ways world leaders, businesses and consumers are grappling with the growing threat of a global trade war, but perhaps the easiest — and, for some, the most therapeutic — is to rely on dark humor.—
Hailey Branson-Potts,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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“Track.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/track. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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