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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
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Both tracks come off the band’s iconic 1993 effort Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
The underlying songwriting is impulsive, but many tracks adopt a deliberately sedate mood or sort through dense clusters of cut-up loops, and Alfa’s spatialization gives the album a pallor that can resemble brain fog.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
National Railways of Zimbabwe spokesperson Andrew Kanambura said in a statement the bus driver failed to stop and check for oncoming trains before crossing the tracks, violating railway safety regulations.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
As studios increasingly remove titles from streaming services or leave them stranded in digital limbo, Klausner wanted a physical version of Difficult People to exist in the world, complete with commentary tracks and other extras.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Officials from both race tracks and emergency responders helped evacuate other horses being housed at other nearby facilities, Saratoga Casino Hotel said.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 16 June 2026
One of those people is Josh Moore, a longtime Keller resident and customer who first started coming to Tornado Terry's at its old location across the tracks before the Keller Hicks Road location opened.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Be alert and watch for fresh tracks, scat, and feeding sites.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Foreign language programs and a portal that tracks foreign gifts to universities have gone to the State Department.
—Alia Wong, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
GasBuddy also tracks lower gas prices in the area, and provides a list of stations that can be sorted by price, distance or both.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Railroad tracks frame the Escambia Bay shoreline, summoning an old-Florida nostalgia that just begs you to sit and stay awhile.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
As Arthur tracks northeast along the Texas coast toward Louisiana, its time over Gulf waters will be short, limiting its development.
—David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2026
Subtle audio tracks the sound of ice on the move, views of clouds passing over glass-like ice, and there's the eventual memorial for Ok.
—Erika Owen, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
That tracks with separate research from Alexandra Thompson, a mental health research fellow at Newcastle University in the UK, who studied the optimal number of friends older adults need for psychological well-being.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index, which tracks factory activity across America, has registered the sector’s fourth straight month of expansion — the best numbers in four years.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Noun
For anyone who has ever been stopped in their tracks by a familiar aroma, here’s what scientists and physicians say is actually happening and why scent deserves more credit as a memory tool than most people give it.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Both tracks come off the band’s iconic 1993 effort Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 16 June 2026
The underlying songwriting is impulsive, but many tracks adopt a deliberately sedate mood or sort through dense clusters of cut-up loops, and Alfa’s spatialization gives the album a pallor that can resemble brain fog.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
National Railways of Zimbabwe spokesperson Andrew Kanambura said in a statement the bus driver failed to stop and check for oncoming trains before crossing the tracks, violating railway safety regulations.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
As studios increasingly remove titles from streaming services or leave them stranded in digital limbo, Klausner wanted a physical version of Difficult People to exist in the world, complete with commentary tracks and other extras.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026
Officials from both race tracks and emergency responders helped evacuate other horses being housed at other nearby facilities, Saratoga Casino Hotel said.
—Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 16 June 2026
One of those people is Josh Moore, a longtime Keller resident and customer who first started coming to Tornado Terry's at its old location across the tracks before the Keller Hicks Road location opened.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
Be alert and watch for fresh tracks, scat, and feeding sites.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Verb
Every Friday morning, the weekly Fortune 500 Power Moves column tracks Fortune 500 company C-suite shifts—see the most recent edition.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 17 June 2026
Foreign language programs and a portal that tracks foreign gifts to universities have gone to the State Department.
—Alia Wong, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2026
GasBuddy also tracks lower gas prices in the area, and provides a list of stations that can be sorted by price, distance or both.
—Dj Simmons, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Railroad tracks frame the Escambia Bay shoreline, summoning an old-Florida nostalgia that just begs you to sit and stay awhile.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
As Arthur tracks northeast along the Texas coast toward Louisiana, its time over Gulf waters will be short, limiting its development.
—David Schutz, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2026
Subtle audio tracks the sound of ice on the move, views of clouds passing over glass-like ice, and there's the eventual memorial for Ok.
—Erika Owen, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
That tracks with separate research from Alexandra Thompson, a mental health research fellow at Newcastle University in the UK, who studied the optimal number of friends older adults need for psychological well-being.
—Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026
The Institute for Supply Management’s manufacturing index, which tracks factory activity across America, has registered the sector’s fourth straight month of expansion — the best numbers in four years.
—Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tracks
Noun
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From La Pointe, drive or bike out to hiking trails and beaches with unparalleled sunset views.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The group also warned that observations with major facilities could lose significant amounts of scientific data because of satellite trails.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
Noun
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People and bears cross paths many thousands of times each summer, and the great majority of meetings end with the bear wandering off.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Sponsored by New England Chevy Dealers Just a short drive from Newport, Rhode Island, the Norman Bird Sanctuary spans 300 acres of fields, forests, and coastal trails with sweeping views and more than six miles of hiking paths.—
Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
Noun
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For people exploring non-drug routes to metabolic health, lifestyle approaches remain the most accessible option.—
Allison Palmer
Updated June 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 June 2026
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This allows the machine to identify obstacles, plan routes, and navigate without constant human control.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Or during the Season 2 finale, when the tension between the two former friends comes to a head and Maddy chases Cassie down, slapping her and slamming her into a wall.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Rue then flees the home as Wayne chases her with a shotgun.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Here, the Road Runner Express coaster traverses 679 feet of track through desert trails.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Maps show the 900 block is five lanes wide and traverses a heavily commercial strip in north Washington, including multiple motels, stores and restaurants.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
Noun
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But the papers didn’t contain any traces of drugs at all and the field tests the correction department uses are notoriously inaccurate, returning a false positive roughly four out of five times, according to the lawsuit, which cites a November 2024 city Department of Investigation report.—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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While the mineral disappeared as the lunar surface eventually solidified and cooled, researchers pinpointed lingering traces of its existence in NWA 12593.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Eschewing fences and pavement in favor of natural footpaths lined with brambles and shrubs, these slender pathways provide epic sea views while leaving the ancestral homes of other animals intact.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The Uganda-Congo border is several hundred miles long and crossed by numerous footpaths beyond formal border posts, which many people use daily to visit family or to trade.—
Katrine L. Wallace,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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While fans gather at the stadium itself, the FIFA Fan Fest and other watch parties will offer more ways to experience the game.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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One of the simplest ways, Crum said, is embracing the stress and then utilizing the body’s natural response.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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“Tracks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tracks. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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