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(Entry 1 of 2)
the act of going after or in the tracks of another
- the detectives' trailing of the suspect led them to the stolen merchandise
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trailing
verb
present participle of trail
Synonyms & Antonyms of trailing (Entry 2 of 2)
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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“Trailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trailing. Accessed 20 Oct. 2021.
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