Synonyms of tracks

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noun

plural of track

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trails
• traces
• footprints
• paths
• signs
• residues
• steps
• shadows
• imprints
• residuals
• footsteps
• reminders
• ruts
• treads
• prints
• remnants
• indications
• artifacts
• relics
• cues
• clues
• evidences
• scents
• tokens
• footmarks
• hoofprints
• vestiges
• remains
• suggestions
• remainders
• hints
• leavings
• leads
• intimations
• spoor
• telltales
• pugs
• inklings
• whiffs

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• trails
• paths
• footpaths
• pathways
• roads
• traces
• walkways
• routes
• streets
• passageways
• runs
• alleys
• roadways
• thoroughfares
• lanes
• bridle paths
• shortcuts
• byways
• alleyways
• passages
• passes
• rows
• runways
• cutoffs
• towpaths
• bypaths
• byroads
• bystreets

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• routes
• paths
• ways
• trajectories
• steps
• courses
• pathways
• lines
• loops
• routeways
• circuits
• circles
• orbits
• arcs
• descents
• flight paths
• ascents

tracks

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verb

present tense third-person singular of track

1

as in chases

to go after or on the track of

predators stealthily tracking their prey

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chases
• pursues
• traces
• follows
• trails
• courses
• accompanies
• escorts
• tails
• shadows
• tags
• dogs
• runs after
• hounds
• runs
• watches
• bird-dogs
• hunts
• eyes
• seeks
• searches (for)
• observes
• chaperones

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• leads
• guides
• pilots
• heads

2

as in traverses

to make one's way through, across, or over

once upon a time, millions of buffalo tracked the wide open plains

Synonyms & Similar Words

• traverses
• crosses
• follows
• walks
• covers
• travels
• courses
• navigates
• passes (over)
• rides
• proceeds (along)
• hikes
• cuts (across)
• transits
• treads
• perambulates
• goes
• peregrinates
• tramps
• runs
• traipses
• crisscrosses

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tracks

Noun

Phothisarath was struck on the tracks outside of Trinity Basin School, a charter school. — Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

Here, the roughly 47-mile Menalon Trail connects villages in eight sections of varying difficulty—the stage between Stemnitsa and Dimitsana, for example, follows old mule tracks past cliffside monasteries above the Lousios River and is demanding. — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

In some instances, there’s a clear connection between consecutive tracks or a topic that Rubin is trying to tease out of his friend and collaborator. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026

On Wednesday, OpenAI disclosed six new instances of its AI agents hiding their tracks, spoofing data and writing instructions to free themselves from constraints to escape the company’s control. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026

Six of the thirty-four songs on the album were also released amid the news, including tracks led by Travis Scott, Yung Lean, Morgan Wallen, and more. — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Amtrak has described the facility as four stories tall and five tracks wide on a 47-acre site just west of Rate Field, between two White Sox parking lots, according to prior CBS News Chicago reporting. — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Peña pulverized it onto the train tracks that run above left field. — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

In the old format, Shane van Gisbergen’s road-course dominance would’ve automatically qualified him for the playoff field thanks to two wins at extra curvy tracks this summer. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2026

Verb

Music tracks for the album have already been recorded, and Shatner will go into the studio sometime this winter to lay down his vocals. — Fred Bronson, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026

Heating oil costs this winter could surge Home heating oil, used extensively in the Northeast to heat homes, tracks closely with diesel prices since they are made from the same ingredients. — Kevin Williams, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026

That observation tracks with what scientists are documenting along the Welsh coast. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026

To qualify, the consumer must download an app that tracks their internet searches. — Julie Appleby, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026

The reality competition show popped up last week on the Georgia film office website, which tracks active TV and film productions in the state. — Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 15 Sep. 2026

An online resource called Map the Missing tracks people who have gone missing with vehicles. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026

About 250 flights were delayed at the airport late afternoon Sunday, according to FlightAware, a website that tracks flight disruptions. — Anthony Izaguirre, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

About 250 flights were delayed at the airport as of late afternoon Sunday, according to FlightAware, a website that tracks flight disruptions. — Staff and Wire Reports, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing tracks

• make tracks