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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
Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 20 June 2026
While portions of the old WB&A are now light rail, much of its route has been made into bike trails in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2026
The Cloudultra 2 is specifically designed for the trails and features On’s ‘missiongrip,’ which gives the shoe next-level traction across rugged terrain.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
In true old-school thumper fashion, the 250 Dual looks perfectly happy climbing hills, crossing rivers, and tackling technical trails.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 20, New Atlas, 20 June 2026
Emergency responders arrived to find the hikers already deceased on the trails.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 20 June 2026
An extreme heat watch was in effect on June 16 when two hikers, aged 67 and 68, were found dead on the North Kaibab Trail, which NPS describes as the most difficult of the major inner canyon trails.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
An extreme-heat watch was in effect Tuesday when two hikers, ages 67 and 68, were found dead on the North Kaibab Trail, which the park service describes as the most difficult of the major inner canyon trails.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Hikers were on trails in the Inner Canyon, where officials said temperatures in the shade could reach 109 degrees around midday.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 June 2026
CBS News, 20 June 2026
Freeland, who struck out Ozuna in the seventh to reach 1,000 strikeouts and then fanned Lowe, trails only Germán Márquez (1,069) on the Rockies' career list.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
Fort Worth Independent School District students showed improvement on spring 2026 STAAR exams across nearly all grade levels in reading and math, though the district still trails statewide averages.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Nevertheless, Black gay representation in the media still trails behind White LGBTQ+ visibility.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Hamilton also now trails Antonelli by 41, having arrived in Spain 66 points adrift.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Meta's entry into proprietary foundation models put it back in the AI arena, but the Facebook parent still trails Anthropic, OpenAI and Google in the space.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Garcia has tallied 94,196 votes but trails Tampa Bay Rays star Junior Caminero (625,520) — who sits in first.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
The United States spends more per person on health care than any other nation, yet consistently trails behind its peers in health outcomes.
—Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Noun
The deaths occurred during two separate incidents on June 12 and June 16 along trails in the park’s inner canyon, the park said in a news release.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 20 June 2026
While portions of the old WB&A are now light rail, much of its route has been made into bike trails in Anne Arundel and Prince George’s counties.
—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2026
The Cloudultra 2 is specifically designed for the trails and features On’s ‘missiongrip,’ which gives the shoe next-level traction across rugged terrain.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 20 June 2026
In true old-school thumper fashion, the 250 Dual looks perfectly happy climbing hills, crossing rivers, and tackling technical trails.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 20, New Atlas, 20 June 2026
Emergency responders arrived to find the hikers already deceased on the trails.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 20 June 2026
An extreme heat watch was in effect on June 16 when two hikers, aged 67 and 68, were found dead on the North Kaibab Trail, which NPS describes as the most difficult of the major inner canyon trails.
—ABC News, 20 June 2026
An extreme-heat watch was in effect Tuesday when two hikers, ages 67 and 68, were found dead on the North Kaibab Trail, which the park service describes as the most difficult of the major inner canyon trails.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2026
Hikers were on trails in the Inner Canyon, where officials said temperatures in the shade could reach 109 degrees around midday.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 20 June 2026
Verb
Freeland, who struck out Ozuna in the seventh to reach 1,000 strikeouts and then fanned Lowe, trails only Germán Márquez (1,069) on the Rockies' career list.
—CBS News, 20 June 2026
Freeland, who struck out Ozuna in the seventh to reach 1,000 strikeouts and then fanned Lowe, trails only Germán Márquez (1,069) on the Rockies' career list.
—ABC News, 19 June 2026
Fort Worth Independent School District students showed improvement on spring 2026 STAAR exams across nearly all grade levels in reading and math, though the district still trails statewide averages.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
Nevertheless, Black gay representation in the media still trails behind White LGBTQ+ visibility.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Hamilton also now trails Antonelli by 41, having arrived in Spain 66 points adrift.
—Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Meta's entry into proprietary foundation models put it back in the AI arena, but the Facebook parent still trails Anthropic, OpenAI and Google in the space.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 15 June 2026
Garcia has tallied 94,196 votes but trails Tampa Bay Rays star Junior Caminero (625,520) — who sits in first.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
The United States spends more per person on health care than any other nation, yet consistently trails behind its peers in health outcomes.
—Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trails
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But some of the thousands of spectators roaming through sandy paths and knee-high grass were less bullish on AI’s role at the tournament and in golf in general.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
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For the fifth annual Forbidden Door, AEW will join forces with New Japan Pro-Wrestling, CMLL and Stardom for a one-night showcase of the four promotions crossing paths at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, on Sunday, June 28.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Rigorous, exhaustive testing of all tracks, signaling systems, and vehicles is the standard industry practice for major airport transit infrastructure to guarantee seamless long-term system integration.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Others are built for ages 7 to 12, and several offer teen tracks that lean closer to a culinary school experience.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
24 June 2026
Verb
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The service quotes, handles objections, books the visit, and chases the estimates that never closed.—
Joe Toscano,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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This week, The Denver Post will take an in-depth, position-by-position look at where the Avs stand, and what the near-term future looks like as this core group of players chases an elusive second championship.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
18 June 2026
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Eschewing fences and pavement in favor of natural footpaths lined with brambles and shrubs, these slender pathways provide epic sea views while leaving the ancestral homes of other animals intact.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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The Uganda-Congo border is several hundred miles long and crossed by numerous footpaths beyond formal border posts, which many people use daily to visit family or to trade.—
Katrine L. Wallace,
The Conversation,
29 May 2026
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It's believed a similar construction may have existed early on at Stonehenge itself, but any traces of that structure would have been erased as development continued into what is there today.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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The demand the money is chasing The spending traces to a supply problem Alphabet has described in unusually blunt terms.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Instead of chasing the latest fads, MRC pursues the boldest talent.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Christy eventually pursues her dream of becoming a lawyer.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 June 2026
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Responsibilities evolve, skill requirements shift, productivity expectations increase, and career pathways develop in new directions.—
Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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Meander through a lush, fairy-worthy tapestry of ivy and narrow pathways forged throughout the B&B's history.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
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That includes the continent’s two major economies - China and India - both with huge renewable energy footprints.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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The brand is also planning on more store openings in China, with bigger store footprints, which Sole sees as a plus.—
Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
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“Trails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trails. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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