Synonyms of trails

trails 1 of 2

noun

plural of trail

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• paths
• footpaths
• pathways
• tracks
• roads
• walkways
• routes
• traces
• streets
• passageways
• roadways
• alleys
• thoroughfares
• byways
• runs
• alleyways
• lanes
• towpaths
• bridle paths
• shortcuts
• bypaths
• runways
• cutoffs
• passages
• passes
• byroads
• rows
• bystreets

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tracks
• traces
• footprints
• paths
• signs
• residues
• steps
• shadows
• residuals
• footsteps
• imprints
• ruts
• reminders
• treads
• remnants
• artifacts
• prints
• indications
• scents
• clues
• relics
• evidences
• cues
• tokens
• hoofprints
• suggestions
• footmarks
• vestiges
• remains
• remainders
• hints
• leavings
• leads
• intimations
• pugs
• spoor
• telltales
• inklings
• whiffs

trails

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of trail

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• tracks
• chases
• pursues
• traces
• follows
• courses
• tails
• escorts
• dogs
• shadows
• tags
• accompanies
• hounds
• runs after
• runs
• bird-dogs
• watches
• hunts
• eyes
• seeks
• searches (for)
• chaperones
• observes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• leads
• guides
• pilots
• heads

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of trails

Noun

Texas trails by two games in the races for the AL West lead and the league's final wild card. — Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026

Traction pods along the sneaker’s outsole make the shoe grippy on wet ground and durable enough to handle dirty trails and some rocky terrain. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 5 Sep. 2026

During the Covid pandemic, the staff voluntarily used their fallow time to repair some of the old pilgrim trails winding through the forest behind. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Sep. 2026

Travelers are advised to avoid roadside ditches, shoulders and unmarked trails and never touch anything that could be unexploded munitions. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026

There’s no reputable research showing that dry cornstarch reliably disrupts ant pheromone trails in real-world garden conditions. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026

The property’s concierges, called Pathfinders, can help guests narrow down the best places to see fall foliage, from scenic drives through Grand Tetons to hiking trails lined with golden aspens. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

The park, which includes a beach, playground, and walking trails, is staffed seasonally. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026

The village has access to the Huron River National Water Trail, along with more than 100 miles of biking and other trails in and around the village. — Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Verb

Tesla trails self-driving taxi leader Waymo in the number of cabs deployed and trips completed. — Bernard Condon, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026

Prolific trails Hussle’s Victory Lap, which remains his highest-charting release on nearly every roster where both projects have appeared. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

New York trails first-place Tampa Bay by four games in the AL East and leads Boston by two for the top American League wild card. — CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026

The Super Bowl champion Seahawks’ price only trails a pair of deals for the Los Angeles Lakers among the most expensive sports control sales across sports. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 26 Aug. 2026

McKee has narrowed the gap since the last poll but still trails Foulkes 45% to 30%, with 25% of voters undecided. — Katherine Gregg, The Providence Journal, 26 Aug. 2026

That leaves the final two slots decided between Cindric, Shane van Gisbergen and Ryan Preece, who trails 16th by 31 points heading to Daytona. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026

Kimbrel trails only Mariano Rivera (652), Trevor Hoffman (601), Kenley Jansen (492) and Lee Smith (478) on the all-time list. — Sam Blum, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Revuluri trails with $216,000 on-hand, followed by Biggs and Custer with $121,000 and $23,000, respectively. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026