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as in paths
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 tracks
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 chases
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 trails
Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Hike along shady trails, rent a kayak or canoe or enjoy a picnic under rustic pavilions built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
—Jesse Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In addition to the playground, upgrades to Union Pacific Park will include bike and pedestrian trails, pickleball courts, basketball court repairs, a picnic area and a community garden.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
In Pisgah National Forest, hundreds of miles of trails are ready for bikers and hikers, and sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway have been restored.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 16 Sep. 2025
Ho‘omaluhia joins several other tourist sites and trails in Hawaii that in recent years have instituted restrictions aimed at overcrowding.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
What To Do Go on a Hike There are over 20 miles of scenic trails around the resort to explore, whether on foot or mountain bike.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The only two trails still closed to the public are the Butterfield Trail and the Devil's Den Trail.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2025
Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Boston now trails by 5 1/2 games.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Apple trails behind with almost half of as many nominations as HBO, but the streamer has Severance, the most nominated-show this year, and the frontrunner for Best Drama, according to Forbes senior contributor Toni Fitzgerald.
—Jair Hilburn, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
In the polls, Labour currently trails Reform UK, the right-wing anti-establishment party headed by the Brexiteer Nigel Farage.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
At Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge, trails wind through salt marshes, shrublands, and forests teeming with migrating birds—from sandpipers and plovers to herons and owls—as well as the occasional New England cottontail rabbit.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
But Safari still trails Chrome in this category.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Among the 20 Premier League teams, Newcastle trails only West Ham, Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The gonzo follow-up to Cregger's 2022 breakout, Barbarian, still trails both of the year's other big horror successes in terms of overall gross.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
Set between the Taconic and Green Mountain Ranges, the area is best for hiking along leafy trails to waterfalls and enjoying stunning views.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Hike along shady trails, rent a kayak or canoe or enjoy a picnic under rustic pavilions built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
—Jesse Scott, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
In addition to the playground, upgrades to Union Pacific Park will include bike and pedestrian trails, pickleball courts, basketball court repairs, a picnic area and a community garden.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 16 Sep. 2025
In Pisgah National Forest, hundreds of miles of trails are ready for bikers and hikers, and sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway have been restored.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 16 Sep. 2025
Ho‘omaluhia joins several other tourist sites and trails in Hawaii that in recent years have instituted restrictions aimed at overcrowding.
—Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
What To Do Go on a Hike There are over 20 miles of scenic trails around the resort to explore, whether on foot or mountain bike.
—Elliott Harrell, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
The only two trails still closed to the public are the Butterfield Trail and the Devil's Den Trail.
—Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
Despite recent state investments, North Carolina still trails much of the country in mental health funding.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025
Boston now trails by 5 1/2 games.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Apple trails behind with almost half of as many nominations as HBO, but the streamer has Severance, the most nominated-show this year, and the frontrunner for Best Drama, according to Forbes senior contributor Toni Fitzgerald.
—Jair Hilburn, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
In the polls, Labour currently trails Reform UK, the right-wing anti-establishment party headed by the Brexiteer Nigel Farage.
—Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2025
At Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge, trails wind through salt marshes, shrublands, and forests teeming with migrating birds—from sandpipers and plovers to herons and owls—as well as the occasional New England cottontail rabbit.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
But Safari still trails Chrome in this category.
—PC Magazine, 11 Sep. 2025
Among the 20 Premier League teams, Newcastle trails only West Ham, Chelsea, Tottenham, Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The gonzo follow-up to Cregger's 2022 breakout, Barbarian, still trails both of the year's other big horror successes in terms of overall gross.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trails
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After meeting in college, Katie and Hubbell continue to cross paths over the years, eventually getting married before their differing opinions and lifestyles get in the way.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
16 Sep. 2025
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Rising costs, shrinking margins, and uncertain downstream revenues mean buyers want not just artistry but clear commercial paths — awards buzz, international pre-sales, or genre hooks — that guarantee theatrical draw.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Instead of conquest, the focus was intimacy—feeling the land under your feet, learning animal tracks, listening to the bush itself.—
Daniel Scheffler,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The band’s ninth studio album has been restored, remastered and expanded with an additional 25 bonus tracks, spanning alternate studio takes and live recordings by the famed bootlegger Mike Millard at Pink Floyd’s Los Angeles Sports Arena concert on April 26, 1975.—
Sophie Williams,
Billboard,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Advertisement Cherry, freed from police custody, shows up at the house, and Laura chases her up and down the stairs with a knife.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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For example, much of the industry chases bragging rights on public benchmarks, which rank models on tasks like math or logic puzzles.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
9 Sep. 2025
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Accessibility and Sustainability Gravel footpaths and uneven stone walkways mean this isn’t the most accessible property, though there is a room specifically designed for wheelchair users.—
Siobhan Reid,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Sep. 2025
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The park has more than 2,000 miles of footpaths and is a favorite of mountain bikers.—
Gary Stoller,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Empty out whatever remains inside the jar then rinse thoroughly by running hot water over every single area several times; this should remove any remaining traces of vinegar solution or debris.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
14 Sep. 2025
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There are mentions, traces, and shadows of it in letters from Milena to mutual friend and editor Max Brod, and by Kafka in his journals, but not in any significant, expository detail.—
Christine Estima
September 12,
Literary Hub,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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British police have arrested three people on suspicion of assisting Russian intelligence services, highlighting the threat posed to NATO allies as Russia pursues hybrid warfare against Western powers.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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As SpaceX pursues cellular satellite connectivity on par with 4G LTE, Apple partner Globalstar is preparing to upgrade its own capabilities.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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These tariffs threaten to kneecap an emerging sector of innovation around the world, that is, for the first time, using traditional startup strategies and pathways to innovate, scale and grow.—
Nish Acharya,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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There are different types of biologic medicines, but typically, these powerful drugs work for people with a condition like mine by blocking specific inflammatory pathways in your immune system to help control inflammation and pain.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jessica has a shirt printed with Walker’s footprints and name, along with a necklace engraved with his initials and birthstone.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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But most of those are smaller footprints under 10,000 square feet, while the bulk of closures fall in the 10,000–50,000 square foot range.—
Kristin Mueller,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Trails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trails. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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