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as in path
a rough course or way formed by or as if by repeated footsteps
took a trail through the woods to get to the main road
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as in track
a mark or series of marks left on a surface by something that has passed along it
the slugs left a slimy trail on the sidewalk
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as in to track
to go after or on the track of
we trailed our friend into the woods, inadvertently spoiling his plans for a solitary hike
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Recent Examples of trail
Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2025
Future plans include new river access and trail connections on both sides of the river.
—Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
Dana O'Neil, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Benson leads in the potential horse race matchup with 30% of the vote, as James trails at 29% and Duggan follows with 26% of the vote, according to the poll, conducted for Duggan’s campaign and reported by Politico.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2025
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Noun
According to a news release from the city, the donation would expand open space options near the Mesa and Table Rock reserves and could create trail connections for nearby Table Rock trails, which are part of the Ridge to Rivers trail system.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2025
Future plans include new river access and trail connections on both sides of the river.
—Neil Nakahodo, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
According to the Knight-Newhouse College Athletics Database, IU regularly trailed its Big Ten brethren in annual football spending, $12 million shy of the median in 2019.
—Dana O'Neil, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
Benson leads in the potential horse race matchup with 30% of the vote, as James trails at 29% and Duggan follows with 26% of the vote, according to the poll, conducted for Duggan’s campaign and reported by Politico.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trail
Noun
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Or choose the petty path and appeal it which we were prepared for.—
John Lynch,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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But the objects in question are not only just asteroids, but also instead orbit the sun, following an almost exact path as Earth while always remaining close by.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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Here, fans sit above the pit straight and start-finish line, roughly level with Turn 1 as the track climbs steeply up toward them.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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However, uncertainty in Melissa’s track and forward speed reduces confidence in exact totals.—
MIAMI HERALD HURRICANE BOT,
Miami Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Jays capitalized on the Dodgers’ weak middle relief after chasing starter Blake Snell in the sixth inning to bust open a massive lead.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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At Longy, while classmates entered competitions and chased prestigious symphony positions, Wasefi spoke of returning to Afghanistan’s provinces to teach music.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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Both footpaths have been on Carlsbad’s master trails map for years.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Oct. 2025
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Along the way, Podolsky shares stories of remarkable people, intriguing history, and the modern challenges facing the Appalachian Trail — all as the iconic footpath marks its 100th anniversary.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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Most areas saw trace amounts of rainfall, less than a tenth of an inch, before the showers tapered off by midmorning.—
Hayleigh Evans,
AZCentral.com,
22 Oct. 2025
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The National Weather Service predicts the first trace of snow in Kentucky will occur in mid-to-late November.—
Marina Johnson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Her teachers and counselor encouraged her to pursue higher education despite her parents’ stance.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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With the owners expected to lock out the players and pursue a salary cap after the collective bargaining agreement expires after next season, the Dodgers serve as an easy foil.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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For the second consecutive year, JAFF Future Project has renewed its partnership with the Adelaide Film Festival and Mylab, extending pathways for creative exchange between Asia and Australia.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
22 Oct. 2025
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The people who are starting out are really having a hard time getting in because the opportunities are not necessarily there or the normal pathways to get in are not necessarily there.—
Kirsten Chuba,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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In addition to cutting big checks for talent, Meta is pouring tens of billions of dollars into data center projects to expand its AI computing footprint.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
24 Oct. 2025
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In this age of money ruling all things program building — not historical blue blood status or high school geographic recruiting footprints — anyone can change the course of history with the right coach and a boatload of cash (hello, Indiana).—
Matt Hayes,
USA TODAY,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Trail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trail. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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