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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
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
But his score is far from being recycled Brat tracks.
—Matthew Huff, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
Trevor finds his opening when the two men end up on parallel tracks through the Wonder Man audition process, but what begins as surveillance inevitably grows into friendship.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026
Fans were spoiled with 12 tracks of retro-inspired, plushy pop — and as the rollout suggested, the tracks painted a greater picture of Carpenter’s arduous dating experience, brought to life with production and writing support from acclaimed collaborators Jack Antonoff, John Ryan and Amy Allen.
—Meghan Mahar, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
Main roads throughout the city were largely clear Monday morning, but pedestrians had to plod through snow on some sidewalks and multiple subway lines with above-ground tracks saw delays.
—Charlotte Kramon, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
In addition to their work with a large swath of prominent reggae artists, Dunbar and Shakespeare worked on tracks with the Rolling Stones, Madonna, Grace Jones, Bob Dylan and No Doubt later in their career.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
The live tracks were recorded during the band's 2025 tour, with the promise of studio versions to come.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Produced by Kid Harpoon, the LP will span 12 new tracks, and be supported by a global residency tour of 50 shows across seven cities in support of his upcoming record.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Mike Winters, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Karen Bick, Ralliant’s chief people officer, says the company tracks productivity and AI’s ability to reduce workflow friction.
—John Kell, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
The money must be invested in a fund that tracks the broader stock market and it can't be withdrawn until the child turns 18.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
The film, meanwhile, ended up grossing roughly $351 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo, a site that tracks box office revenues.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Each episode tracks a single day around this private ceremony, and each day Rachel’s paranoia and superstition, fed by an accelerating number of strange occurrences, ramps up.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
Afterward, Jorge Piñon, an expert at the University of Texas Energy Institute who tracks shipments using satellite technology, said the figure had fallen to about 7,000 barrels.
—MarÍa Verza and DÁnica Coto The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
Imm Relentless, a 3-year-old filly with one victory in five starts, was one of three horses fatally injured at Southern California tracks over the weekend.
—Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Hays and Coogan treat Silicon Valley startups, AI, venture capital and other major tech players much as ESPN covers and tracks emerging and established pro sport athletes.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
These tests take place on public streets rather than private test tracks.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 27 Jan. 2026
But his score is far from being recycled Brat tracks.
—Matthew Huff, Vanity Fair, 27 Jan. 2026
Trevor finds his opening when the two men end up on parallel tracks through the Wonder Man audition process, but what begins as surveillance inevitably grows into friendship.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 27 Jan. 2026
Fans were spoiled with 12 tracks of retro-inspired, plushy pop — and as the rollout suggested, the tracks painted a greater picture of Carpenter’s arduous dating experience, brought to life with production and writing support from acclaimed collaborators Jack Antonoff, John Ryan and Amy Allen.
—Meghan Mahar, Billboard, 26 Jan. 2026
Main roads throughout the city were largely clear Monday morning, but pedestrians had to plod through snow on some sidewalks and multiple subway lines with above-ground tracks saw delays.
—Charlotte Kramon, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
In addition to their work with a large swath of prominent reggae artists, Dunbar and Shakespeare worked on tracks with the Rolling Stones, Madonna, Grace Jones, Bob Dylan and No Doubt later in their career.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
The live tracks were recorded during the band's 2025 tour, with the promise of studio versions to come.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Jan. 2026
Produced by Kid Harpoon, the LP will span 12 new tracks, and be supported by a global residency tour of 50 shows across seven cities in support of his upcoming record.
—Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
However, the Fed is unlikely to adjust rates in the coming months — as of Tuesday afternoon, there's about a 72% chance that the Fed's benchmark rate holds steady through most of April, according to the CME FedWatch tool, which tracks market expectations based on futures pricing.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
Karen Bick, Ralliant’s chief people officer, says the company tracks productivity and AI’s ability to reduce workflow friction.
—John Kell, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026
The money must be invested in a fund that tracks the broader stock market and it can't be withdrawn until the child turns 18.
—Selina Wang, ABC News, 27 Jan. 2026
The film, meanwhile, ended up grossing roughly $351 million worldwide, according to Box Office Mojo, a site that tracks box office revenues.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 27 Jan. 2026
Each episode tracks a single day around this private ceremony, and each day Rachel’s paranoia and superstition, fed by an accelerating number of strange occurrences, ramps up.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 27 Jan. 2026
Afterward, Jorge Piñon, an expert at the University of Texas Energy Institute who tracks shipments using satellite technology, said the figure had fallen to about 7,000 barrels.
—MarÍa Verza and DÁnica Coto The Associated Press, Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
Imm Relentless, a 3-year-old filly with one victory in five starts, was one of three horses fatally injured at Southern California tracks over the weekend.
—Kevin Modesti, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Hays and Coogan treat Silicon Valley startups, AI, venture capital and other major tech players much as ESPN covers and tracks emerging and established pro sport athletes.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tracks
Noun
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No injuries were reported, despite the ice on trails and temperatures in the 20s at the 5,200-acre park.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Jan. 2026
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The resort’s concierge can help with reservations and equipment rentals and even point you to the best hiking trails, one of which leaves from the hotel property.—
David Duran,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Jan. 2026
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Djokovic crossed paths with Alcaraz between the five-set semifinals and commended him on pushing through.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
1 Feb. 2026
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The grounds are now open to visitors, who can explore the estate’s garden, stable yard, nearby nature paths and accompanying restaurant.—
Kayla Keegan,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Russia’s drones target the Ukrainian army’s supply routes and rear bases, often threatening to cut off units on the front lines.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Herald report found that most of the Proterra buses had broken down within a year of deployment and were pulled from routes as maintenance requests piled up.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Next to Pika Pika Paradise is a colorful birthday cake filled with Alcremie, and a Kangaskhan and Dragonite battle as a Fidough chases Eevees nearby.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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One child chases the duck, catches it, and stomps on it repeatedly.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The film’s story spans thousands of years and traverses multiple continents, with locations ranging from Antarctica to Africa to the titular Indian city.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Jan. 2026
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On its voyage through intergalactic space, that light traverses countless clumps of dark matter.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
25 Jan. 2026
Noun
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In each place, searching for traces of Katharine Blodgett’s intellectual and personal footprint.—
Natalia Sánchez Loayza,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2026
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This sequence of events is supported by the fact that traces of Mogen and Goncalves' blood was found on the door of Mogen's bedroom, the stairwell and bannister leading from the third to the second floor of the home, and on the walls near Kernodle's bedroom, according to the filing.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Take footpaths toward the beach or stroll cobblestone streets in town for dining and shopping.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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No hills means there is no natural grade separation between the railroad and intersecting roads and footpaths.—
Ian Savage,
The Conversation,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The shift toward burden-sharing is showing up in other ways.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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There were two ways to hunt for a colonial Spanish shipwreck in the Americas.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Tracks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tracks. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.
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