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
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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
Idaho Statesman, 7 Oct. 2025
Women will appreciate the Keen Women's Targhee 2 Mid-height Waterproof Hiking Boot, currently massively discounted to $91 (originally $155), offering reliable traction on muddy or uneven trails.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Feng was among hundreds of trekkers who had to evacuate after unusually high snowfall collapsed tents and covered trails on Saturday evening, leaving hikers stranded at roughly 16,400 feet (5,000 metres).
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
There are two trails on the China side of Mount Everest.
—Kaijing Xiao, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2025
Visitors can enjoy quiet trails, secluded cabins, and the calming sounds of the surrounding nature.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
The town’s network of singletrack trails—some of which were used during the 1990 worlds—start in town and climb into the mountainsides above the city.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 6 Oct. 2025
Many came with matching tulle capes, some shrunken to cover just the arms, shoulders and neckline, others with billowing side trails.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
The Peñasquitos Canyon also has other trails where mountain bikers can ride up parts of the canyon, with trails as long as 23 miles and as high as 1,957 feet in elevation.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Heading into the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend, Norris trails Piastri by just 31 points, meaning every millisecond in qualifying and the race will make a big difference.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Olivia trails off in the video, indicating that the combination of events might indicate a death on board.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
Sofia Huerta already blazed several trails for Idaho soccer.
—Idaho Statesman, 7 Oct. 2025
Women will appreciate the Keen Women's Targhee 2 Mid-height Waterproof Hiking Boot, currently massively discounted to $91 (originally $155), offering reliable traction on muddy or uneven trails.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
Feng was among hundreds of trekkers who had to evacuate after unusually high snowfall collapsed tents and covered trails on Saturday evening, leaving hikers stranded at roughly 16,400 feet (5,000 metres).
—Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
There are two trails on the China side of Mount Everest.
—Kaijing Xiao, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2025
Visitors can enjoy quiet trails, secluded cabins, and the calming sounds of the surrounding nature.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
The town’s network of singletrack trails—some of which were used during the 1990 worlds—start in town and climb into the mountainsides above the city.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 6 Oct. 2025
Many came with matching tulle capes, some shrunken to cover just the arms, shoulders and neckline, others with billowing side trails.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
The Peñasquitos Canyon also has other trails where mountain bikers can ride up parts of the canyon, with trails as long as 23 miles and as high as 1,957 feet in elevation.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Now after getting swept by the Mariners at home, Houston trails Seattle by three games in the AL West and also loses the tiebreakers against the Mariners, Guardians, Tigers and Red Sox.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 22 Sep. 2025
Heading into the Azerbaijan Grand Prix weekend, Norris trails Piastri by just 31 points, meaning every millisecond in qualifying and the race will make a big difference.
—Saajan Jogia, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Olivia trails off in the video, indicating that the combination of events might indicate a death on board.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trails
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These paths don’t compete so much as coexist.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
7 Oct. 2025
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While the commercial outlook for AI among business leaders was enthusiastic, there were significant pockets of concern, extending beyond safety fears, to question the frenzied paths of investment.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025
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Spearheading a new wave of Reparto music stars, the Cuban artist born Dasiel Mustelier Oruña delivers 13 tracks that go beyond his signature and progressive Reparto sound.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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Unexpected sea ice can damage ships or stop them in their tracks, forcing them to re-route or turn back.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Patrick Mahomes throws as New York Giants outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux chases him Sunday.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
22 Sep. 2025
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In the video, Hilton’s 2-year-old son Phoenix can be seen giggling as the puppy playfully chases him around the room while 22-month-old sister London looks on.—
Marissa G. Muller,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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Create footpaths in these areas to reduce wear and damage to the lawn.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Outside of the event, wander the town’s flagstone market square or leafy Thames-side footpaths, tour the Henley Distillery, and go for a Sunday roast at the Bottle & Glass Inn.—
Chloe Arrojado,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
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The existence of Ichkabal was only confirmed in 1996, after a local ranch owner had reported traces of stone temples to archaeologists at Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Even so, tiny traces of natural radioactivity remain a constant challenge.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Each pursues the migrant body beyond recognition.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
30 Sep. 2025
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The decision provides a strong indication of how Lamberth is likely to rule if the government pursues a full trial on the case.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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In your digestive tract, calcium and magnesium use some of the same pathways to get absorbed.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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And a great way to strengthen these pathways is through play.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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Now, in addition to poring over manifestos and digital footprints, investigators are using these messages found on ammunition and firearms as clues for intention, as illustrated in the Dallas ICE facility incident when investigators were piecing together a possible motive for the attack.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Also, a search at the scene turned up yellow markings, possibly footprints, in the alley.—
Mara H. Gottfried,
Twin Cities,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Trails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trails. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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