as in pursuit
the act of going after or in the tracks of another
took a class in the tracking of game that the hunters' association offers
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as in chasing
to go after or on the track of
predators stealthily tracking their prey
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as in traversing
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 tracking
Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
According to open-source flight tracking data, a P-8A aircraft was spotted conducting a mission over the Black Sea on Wednesday, flying south, southeast, and southwest of Crimea before returning to its base at Naval Air Station Sigonella in Italy.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Severe weather threatens Kansas City area The weather service is tracking a strong cold front near the North Dakota and Canadian border that is expected to surge south, arriving across the region on Wednesday afternoon.
—Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
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Noun
In stores already using the system, Fabletics has reported results including 95 to 97 percent fill rates achieved through precise location tracking, the elimination of manual cycle counts through real-time inventory updates and sales increases of up to 20 percent per location.
—Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 29 Aug. 2025
According to open-source flight tracking data, a P-8A aircraft was spotted conducting a mission over the Black Sea on Wednesday, flying south, southeast, and southwest of Crimea before returning to its base at Naval Air Station Sigonella in Italy.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
EverPass agrees with the league that tracking viewership at bars and restaurants remains a work in progress.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Severe weather threatens Kansas City area The weather service is tracking a strong cold front near the North Dakota and Canadian border that is expected to surge south, arriving across the region on Wednesday afternoon.
—Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tracking
Noun
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The Regency-era romantic drama follows the lives of esteemed families of the British high society and their romantic pursuits through the lens of mysterious gossip columnist, Lady Whistledown.—
Stephanie Wenger,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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Richard Hughes’ reputation is at an all-time high, given the success of his negotiations with Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk last season, allied with his successful pursuits of Wirtz, Isak, Hugo Ekitike, et al.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ecuador are a couple of points behind Brazil and sit in the middle of the chasing pack, but that is not the whole story.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Rather than chasing every trend or asset class, invest where your heritage, relationships, and insight give you natural advantage.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Several agencies have searched for Decker for nearly three months, traversing dense wilderness throughout the Pacific Northwest.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Aug. 2025
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The vehicle, which is finished in satin Astral Drift, also features redesigned front and rear bumpers with integrated tow hooks and skid plates to protect its underbody while traversing rough roads.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
15 Aug. 2025
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Each investigation into a case includes identifying and reaching out to people who may have been exposed by the person who tested positive for measles, a process known as contact tracing.—
Madeline Heim,
jsonline.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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But the crayoned tracing of Jaron’s hand above Goldie’s head was almost invisible.—
Annie Proulx,
New Yorker,
10 Aug. 2025
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But Stander and other preservationists are pursuing other avenues and got a boost last month.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Here, Fallon supports veterans pursuing entrepreneurship through acquisition at precisely the moment a generation of owners is retiring.—
Lyssanoel Frater,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Photographer Osama Fathi has captured a stunning view of Perseid meteors crossing the bright ribbon of the Milky Way over the ruins of an ancient settlement in Egypt dedicated to the worship of the crocodile god Soknopaios.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Only about 12 blocks separate the two, both located on North Avenue, with Thirst Books on the Milwaukee side and The Well Red Damsel crossing into Wauwatosa.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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In a statement following the SCO AI Cooperation Forum held in May, Beijing called on member states to work together in building a collaboration center for AI application, while pledging to promote open-source AI models and share advanced technologies.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
2 Sep. 2025
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In some cases, officers on raids have gone to wrong addresses following leads that relied on artificial intelligence, increasing the chances of picking up the wrong person or putting an officer in danger, according to one current and two former officials.—
Ted Hesson,
USA Today,
2 Sep. 2025
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Hers is a supporting but impactful role, with Straus navigating the weight of portraying the daughter of a recovering alcoholic and aspiring performer.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Astrology may offer people tools for navigating these uncertainties.—
Christopher P. Scheitle,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Tracking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tracking. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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