TRACKING Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

tracking 1 of 2

noun

ˈtra-kiŋ

Definition of tracking

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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tracking

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verb

present participle of track

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

Noun

The companies will also explore working with SunCubes on advanced beam steering, tracking, and optical communication technologies, subject to regulatory approvals. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026 That coverage extends to smaller smart devices, including those used for livestock tracking. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 8 July 2026

Verb

Detectives identified Jackson by tracking his phone number and a witness identifying him, police wrote in the affidavit. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 9 July 2026 The actual bill showed what happened when every department and developer started spinning up compute and storage without anyone tracking aggregate spend. — Andi Mann, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tracking

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tracking

Noun

During the pursuit, police said Johnson turned toward the Guard members with his weapon.

— Lucas Finton, USA Today, 6 July 2026
Furthermore, current jobs, even if not ideal, can fund these personal pursuits, fostering a positive outlook that ultimately aids career progression.

— Caroline Ceniza-Levine, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026

Definition of pursuit

Verb

Imanaga recovered a bit after the leadoff home run, but the Cardinals lineup coaxed long at-bats and drove up his pitch count, chasing the left-hander from the game after 4 2/3 innings.

— Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
These businesses live or die by people answering phones, booking jobs, chasing payments and calming down upset customers.

— Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of chasing

Noun

The series' first PC release adds ray tracing, ultra-widescreen support, and crossplay, and early players have flagged the port as surprisingly well optimized.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
The funds would come from the Commodity Credit Corporation, a funding initiative through the federal agency, and would go toward tracing, surveying and trapping response programs for the next three years.

— Lizzie Kane, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026

Definition of tracing

Verb

While future modeling gigs are up in the air, the brothers said that their priority is pursuing music.

— Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 3 July 2026
Rather than pursuing one clear objective, Mars has the strength, energy and mental capacity to entertain several ideas, conversations and conflicts simultaneously when transiting this Air sign.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of pursuing

Verb

In the days since, passage in the Strait has slowed considerably, with only 25 ships crossing on Wednesday, according to Kpler data.

— Elise Spenner, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Some trucks crossing the border have had to wait anything from a few hours to several days in the wake of the war, the people said, adding that those delays have worsened in the past month.

— Matthew Martin, semafor.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of crossing

Verb

Two men are in custody in Oak Grove following a standoff at an area residence, where one man was found on the roof.

— Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026
Mercedes-Benz Stadium is set to host semifinal games following the 2028 and 2031 regular seasons, and quarterfinal games following the 2029 and 2030 regular seasons.

— Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of following

Verb

While navigating the mixed zone, where player interviews are held following a World Cup match as they’re headed to the team bus, Rice had a Royals cap on his head while chatting with reporters.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 July 2026
Erivo plays a British defense barrister who exudes enviable brilliance in navigating the ruthless and gladiatorial London courtrooms.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 7 July 2026