tracks (down)

verb

present tense third-person singular of track (down)
as in finds
to come upon after searching, study, or effort I'll try to track down his last known address

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tracks (down)
  1. finds
  2. learns
  3. discovers
  4. locates
  5. runs down
Verb
  • Gwayne packs his things and leaves the host as Criston gives his rallying speech, as Daemon finds the grotesque banquet, as Alicent and her daughter are plunged into terrible darkness.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • Edwards is quick to drive after facing up against her defender, even when the spacing around her isn’t exactly pristine; none of the Connecticut guards really give the defense a reason to stay home, but Edwards still finds a way to the basket.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of finds
Verb
  • Every documentary filmmaker or journalist or investigator learns how to pull at that thread.
    — Josh Fox, IndieWire, 17 July 2026
  • Meanwhile, their son Telemachus is told by the goddess Athena (Zendaya) to seek news of his father and learns Odysseus is alive, but held captive by a nymph (Charlize Theron).
    — Skyler Trepel, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
Definition of learns
Verb
  • Every so often someone discovers that a distant relative has left them an unexpected inheritance.
    — Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Torn between brotherly love and marital loyalty, Irwin discovers he’s ensnared in forces far beyond his control.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 16 July 2026
Definition of discovers
Verb
  • Strategy Late-round QB strategy, 3 players to target John Riker locates three QBs to target based on historical data.
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 20 July 2026
  • Anyone who locates him should call 911 or notify the KCPD Missing Persons Section at 816-234-5043.
    — Emily Harter, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026
Definition of locates
Verb
  • After Hurtado-Cariaco runs down the block, the agents get back into their vehicles.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
  • In our latest Set a VIBE edition, our June 2026 cover star runs down the songs that send his audience into full mosh pit mayhem.
    — Christine Imarenezor, VIBE.com, 13 July 2026
Definition of runs down
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“Tracks (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tracks%20%28down%29. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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