as in chased
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 trailed
Small wonder that economic growth in Illinois has trailed the nation for years.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Detroit trailed 3-1 after seven innings, but Dingler hit a homer in the eighth and the game-tying single in the ninth.
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CBS News,
21 June 2026
The Sparks, who lost that inaugural game to the Liberty in 1997, trailed by 17 points in the third quarter before rallying behind Ogwumike, who finished with 24 points.
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ABC News,
21 June 2026
He was followed by former first lady Jill Biden, as Joe trailed behind.
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Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
The Sparks trailed 45-26 at halftime after two Plum shots were blocked.
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Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
The Knicks trailed by as much as 16 in the game and nine points early in the final quarter before charging back behind the heroics of Jalen Brunson.
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Hurricanes trailed early in Game 5 Thursday but tied it on a goal by Jordan Staal (of course) to lead four straight scores.
—
Greg Cote
june 14,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
In all four of their wins during the Finals, the Knicks trailed by double digits.
—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Detroit trailed 3-1 after seven innings, but Dingler hit a homer in the eighth and the game-tying single in the ninth.
—
CBS News,
21 June 2026
The Sparks, who lost that inaugural game to the Liberty in 1997, trailed by 17 points in the third quarter before rallying behind Ogwumike, who finished with 24 points.
—
ABC News,
21 June 2026
He was followed by former first lady Jill Biden, as Joe trailed behind.
—
Britta Miller,
The Washington Examiner,
20 June 2026
The Sparks trailed 45-26 at halftime after two Plum shots were blocked.
—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
The Knicks trailed by as much as 16 in the game and nine points early in the final quarter before charging back behind the heroics of Jalen Brunson.
—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Hurricanes trailed early in Game 5 Thursday but tied it on a goal by Jordan Staal (of course) to lead four straight scores.
—
Greg Cote
june 14,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
In all four of their wins during the Finals, the Knicks trailed by double digits.
—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
14 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trailed
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Perhaps the problem arose from the extravagant expectations of American life, the sense that bad luck will always be chased by good fortune and that the poor man is merely someone who has yet to strike it rich.
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What is the metaphor for young people being chased by monsters really about?
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Researchers tracked nearly 1 million students who enrolled in 86 public colleges in Texas, starting in the 2008-09 academic year.
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Ships tracked making the crossing along the coast of Oman included a mix of cargo vessels and tankers, many bound for Oman's Shinos port, while others were broadcasting destinations including Singapore, India and Malaysia.
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The idea of blackness like that has been pursued by scientists for decades.
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Lebanon pursued direct negotiations with Israel after the latest conflict began, while Hezbollah was not a participant in the talks.
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The Dream followed with a 113-96 win over the Fever at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on Saturday, a game in which Clark again led Indiana with 26 points.
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What are considered normal testosterone levels in men can range widely, from around 300 to more than 800 nanograms per deciliter, but even that depends on which guidelines are followed or which lab tests were conducted, Brahmbhatt said.
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But when the ground shakes, the lights flicker and the dancers feel the coming of Old Deuteronomy, Buteau and Peppermint are escorted offstage to spend the rest of the show snapping their fans as audience members.
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Police escorted the woman to her unit, but asked permission to enter, saying a sweatshirt related to the shooting was in her apartment.
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Police traced the other vehicle to McPherson.
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Through that, the white sprinter van and white passenger minivan were traced to 123 Bay 10th Street in Brooklyn.
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In other words, there’s not much to be deduced here, unlike the extensive notes which accompanied the release of AirPods Pro 3 last fall.
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The 24 were scheduled to arrive in Manila in two flights early Sunday, with the first batch to be welcomed by Philippine Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro, who accompanied Marcos in his talks with Putin on Wednesday in the Russian city of Kazan, the Department of Foreign Affairs in Manila said.
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“Trailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trailed. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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