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as in trails
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 paths
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 routes
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 chases
to go after or on the track of
predators stealthily tracking their prey
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as in traverses
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 tracks
Jenna Thompson
april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Sunset views will stop you in your tracks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Five years ago, gondola transit surfaced in a Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure plan linking Denver Union Station with the Highland neighborhood west of downtown — crossing Interstate 25, train tracks, and the South Platte River.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
Israel also issued a warning to Iranians on Tuesday, over X, to avoid traveling by train and stay away from railway tracks.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
The train remained on the tracks, and the railway was closed while emergency teams worked in the area.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Excellence in public service takes many forms, and some of the most capable legal minds in our state are found in roles outside of traditional litigation tracks.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Wind reshaped the dunes, erasing the day’s tracks.
—Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Designed for field work, its ultra-sensitive touchscreen tracks accurately even with gloves on or in humid conditions, and customizable Hot Keys allow for instant integration of push-to-talk or barcode scanning features.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Sam Whitehead, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Windward, a maritime intelligence firm that tracks international shipping, said all ships transiting the strait must still coordinate safe passage with Iranian authorities, who are requiring hefty tolls of up to $1 a barrel for outbound oil, paid in cryptocurrency.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
That candor tracks with the self-aware persona that built her YouTube audience in the first place.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
That pressure has been less intense in Amapa, where about 82% of the land remains forested, according to MapBiomas, a nonprofit that tracks land use.
—Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The streamlined movement also incorporates a one-minute flying tourbillon and dual power reserve indicators—one of which tracks the energy available for the music box.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
For comparison, the Renpho MorphoScan tracks 24 metrics, and the HumeHealth Body Pod measures 17.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
See hummingbird migration map Hummingbird Central tracks hummingbirds across the country and has published an interactive hummingbird migration map for 2026.
—James Powel, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Future research that tracks insurance continuously throughout treatment, standardizes how coverage is categorized and examines specific cancer types and age subgroups in greater depth could clarify the picture further.
—Rhonda Winegar, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
Flavors include Superman, moose tracks, Dubai chocolate and Play Dough (bright yellow vanilla ice cream with chunks of red and blue cookie dough).
—Jenna Thompson
april 8, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Sunset views will stop you in your tracks.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Five years ago, gondola transit surfaced in a Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure plan linking Denver Union Station with the Highland neighborhood west of downtown — crossing Interstate 25, train tracks, and the South Platte River.
—Bruce Finley, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
Israel also issued a warning to Iranians on Tuesday, over X, to avoid traveling by train and stay away from railway tracks.
—Npr Staff, NPR, 7 Apr. 2026
The train remained on the tracks, and the railway was closed while emergency teams worked in the area.
—ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
Excellence in public service takes many forms, and some of the most capable legal minds in our state are found in roles outside of traditional litigation tracks.
—Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
Wind reshaped the dunes, erasing the day’s tracks.
—Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Designed for field work, its ultra-sensitive touchscreen tracks accurately even with gloves on or in humid conditions, and customizable Hot Keys allow for instant integration of push-to-talk or barcode scanning features.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks whether states can handle the most common type of benefit application within a 45-day window.
—Sam Whitehead, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
Windward, a maritime intelligence firm that tracks international shipping, said all ships transiting the strait must still coordinate safe passage with Iranian authorities, who are requiring hefty tolls of up to $1 a barrel for outbound oil, paid in cryptocurrency.
—Stan Choe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
That candor tracks with the self-aware persona that built her YouTube audience in the first place.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026
That pressure has been less intense in Amapa, where about 82% of the land remains forested, according to MapBiomas, a nonprofit that tracks land use.
—Gabriela Sá Pessoa, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The streamlined movement also incorporates a one-minute flying tourbillon and dual power reserve indicators—one of which tracks the energy available for the music box.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 8 Apr. 2026
For comparison, the Renpho MorphoScan tracks 24 metrics, and the HumeHealth Body Pod measures 17.
—Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2026
See hummingbird migration map Hummingbird Central tracks hummingbirds across the country and has published an interactive hummingbird migration map for 2026.
—James Powel, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026
Future research that tracks insurance continuously throughout treatment, standardizes how coverage is categorized and examines specific cancer types and age subgroups in greater depth could clarify the picture further.
—Rhonda Winegar, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tracks
Noun
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The portion of the trails along the Monongahela River near the Fort Pitt Museum is completely closed off, with access to the museum and Fort Pitt Block House open.—
Ricky Sayer,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Before there were dusty trails and stage coach routes and boulevards and freeways, there was the Southern California watershed — the maze of rivers, creeks and washes that sent rain water from the mountains and valleys to the ocean.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Arozarena has been crafty on the base paths, recording three steals on three attempts.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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Although Luddington portrayed Princess Kate in the movie, the two have never crossed paths over the years.—
Lexi Lane,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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South Korea routes around 70% of its crude oil imports through the Strait of Hormuz, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies think tank.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Ongoing military activity in the Middle East and disagreements over Iran’s control of key shipping routes have left the diplomatic effort vulnerable to collapse before the talks even begin.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the Ring video, a person dressed in black pants and a gray T-shirt, with a gray sweatshirt draped over his shoulder, chases two dogs down a residential street, spraying them with pellets from what looks like a gel gun.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Or do coaches even matter and everyone just chases the bag?—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Rock Creek Loop traverses approximately seven miles of ravines, creeks, subtropical forest, and small footbridges.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2026
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The june bug traverses the flagstones lit through the glass door.—
María Ospina,
The Dial,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Over the years, red wolves began to crossbreed with coyotes, keeping those genetic traces alive through the resulting hybrids.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Sacramento district attorney’s office declined to file charges after a blood test showed there were no traces of drugs or alcohol in her system.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Just south of downtown San Jose, about 100 people live on the banks of Coyote Creek, where footpaths and improvised bridges connect a community of tents and wooden shacks — the city’s last sprawling homeless encampment.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
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With no boundaries for private property, footpaths crossed the landscape wherever a person desired to go.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The parties involved in the deal have since been looking for ways to move forward with the sale, including considering plans to add a Chinese investor to the consortium.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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There are ways of pointing this out without explicitly blaming her.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Tracks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tracks. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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