Synonyms of trailed

trailed

verb

past tense of trail

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• chased
• tracked
• pursued
• followed
• escorted
• traced
• accompanied
• tailed
• hounded
• shadowed
• coursed
• dogged
• ran
• watched
• ran after
• tagged
• bird-dogged
• sought
• hunted
• chaperoned
• observed
• eyed
• searched (for)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• led
• guided
• headed
• piloted

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of trailed

France trailed 4-0 before Mbappé sparked a comeback attempt, flicking the ball past goalkeeper Dean Henderson in the 48th minute before adding a second with a left-footed finish from about 14 yards in the 66th. — Mark Hodge, NBC news, 20 July 2026

At his May 7 court hearing, Kelly was trailed by about a dozen reporters and cameras, and a campaign-worthy entourage. — Mark Leibovich, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Milwaukee, which trailed 3-0 early, scored four runs in the sixth to take the lead 6-3. — Miami Herald, 19 July 2026

Journalism trailed in last for just over half the race before making his move toward the end of the backstretch. — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026

While Portland trailed by as little as three points in the middle of the third quarter, Minnesota took over the game, scoring 22 points to open the fourth ahead 75-60. — Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 19 July 2026

Mbappé’s quest for the Golden Boot appeared to be going nowhere when France trailed 4-0 at halftime. — Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

The top-scorer race came down to the final day as Messi trailed Mbappe by two goals heading into the final. — Leon Imber, New York Times, 19 July 2026

In fact, neither team had trailed in this World Cup until a Spanish penalty kick in the 21st minute put them up 1-0. — Russell Lewis, NPR, 14 July 2026