1
2
3
as in property
a small piece of land that is developed or available for development
had a number of small tracts for sale, but we couldn't afford to buy land and then build a house
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tract
That bacteria lives naturally in the gastrointestinal and reproductive tracts of chickens, said Kimberly Baker, associate extension specialist at Clemson University.
—
ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The tract, which is in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, will be part of the Clearion development.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
According to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, as many as two thirds to three quarters of people with Crohn’s disease will at some point need surgery, which typically includes removing parts of the GI tract.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 31 Mar. 2026
Dehydration in these circumstances can lead to a wide range of issues, including confusion, falls, urinary tract infections and kidney problems.
—Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tract
ABC News, 2 Apr. 2026
The tract, which is in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction, will be part of the Clearion development.
—Tanya Babbar, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
According to the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, as many as two thirds to three quarters of people with Crohn’s disease will at some point need surgery, which typically includes removing parts of the GI tract.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 31 Mar. 2026
Dehydration in these circumstances can lead to a wide range of issues, including confusion, falls, urinary tract infections and kidney problems.
—Adam Cohen, Oklahoman, 31 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tract
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tract
Noun
-
Murillo also highlighted the broader environmental consequences, noting that the affected region lies within the Venezuelan Amazon and includes key watersheds that feed into the Amazon basin.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
-
The reasons behind nationwide utility price hikes are complex and vary among regions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
McIlroy followed his first-round 67 with a second-round 65 on Friday and stands 12-under 132 — six shots clear of the field.—
Stan Awtrey,
AJC.com,
11 Apr. 2026
-
Carson Benge bobbled a ball in left field, turning a leadoff single into a double for Jacob Wilson, and former Mets utilityman Jeff McNeil sent him home with a single.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The property — a 1930s duplex featuring a two-bedroom, one-bath main house with a Spanish barrel tile roof and a towering mango tree, plus two separate efficiencies — is one of many sites affected by gas leak contamination that became endemic during the 1980s.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
-
What’s more, onions and other alliums have natural antibacterial properties that may inhibit the nitrogen-fixing bacteria on the roots of legume plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Let praise land, then keep going at your own pace.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Apr. 2026
-
Inspired by the Coachella headliner herself, the stop is a Sabrina fantasy land, with sparkly vintage cars, slushie concoctions and much more.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Then, a strong hit by Sennecke on fellow rookie Michael Misa gave way to a weak clearing attempt by former King Tyler Toffoli.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
10 Apr. 2026
-
While the exact cause behind the blast is a matter of controversy, the munitions dump ignited while construction and brush clearing was happening in the area.—
Mathew Schmalz,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The plot that spins from this opening includes a series of events involving philosophy, parenting, mental health, disability, romance and international art terrorism that would take several columns worth to summarize.—
John Warner,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
-
French counterterrorism prosecutors also said the plot to ignite an explosive device outside the Paris headquarters of Bank of America appears to be linked to HAYI, but a firm link has not yet been established.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
McKellen was hospitalized for three days with a fractured wrist and neck injury following the fall on June 17, 2024, leaving him unable to return to the London run of Player Kings.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
-
Police said a 16-year-old boy was shot in the neck and took himself to the University of Chicago Hospital where he is listed in critical condition.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
Rather than study each parcel of industrial land in the city individually, the IMPLAN modeling software focused more generally on the economic output of industrial land parcels en masse.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
9 Apr. 2026
-
And sometimes all that’s needed is a parcel of land.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tract. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
