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as in trail
a mark or series of marks left on a surface by something that has passed along it
a muddy track across the kitchen floor
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as in path
a rough course or way formed by or as if by repeated footsteps
there was still a faint track through the underbrush that indicated where the path used to be
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as in route
the direction along which something or someone moves
I followed the track of the thief's eyes as he watched the woman put the money into her purse and walk away
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as in to chase
to go after or on the track of
predators stealthily tracking their prey
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as in to traverse
to make one's way through, across, or over
once upon a time, millions of buffalo tracked the wide open plains
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as in pathless
not having been traveled over or through
the trackless desert is no place for unequipped, unprepared travelers
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Recent Examples of track
Mike Winters, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
As is always the case with her stylistic adventures, the instrumental backing on the track is painstakingly authentic.
—Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
On this final day of February, the S & P 500 was tracking for a 3% monthly decline, as of Thursday's close.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
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Noun
One way to stay on track is by automating monthly contributions from your checking account — 15% of your income is ideal, but even a smaller amount is a good start, especially earlier in life.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
As is always the case with her stylistic adventures, the instrumental backing on the track is painstakingly authentic.
—Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
Scientists can use specialized equipment to track these sleep cycles and brain activity during these periods.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 28 Feb. 2025
On this final day of February, the S & P 500 was tracking for a 3% monthly decline, as of Thursday's close.
—Jeff Marks, CNBC, 28 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for track
Noun
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Special Birding Trails About 200 miles of trails makes up The Alabama Coastal Birding Trail along Alabama's Gulf coast.—
Catherine Jessee,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Although the golden retriever has long settled into his new home in New York, his tear-jerking farewell is still leaving a trail of dewy-eyed viewers in its wake.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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Money & Markets 10 high-paying and fast-growing jobs that don't require a college degree There are lots of great fields out there for people who didn't go to college By Start Slideshow Start Slideshow For many, the path to success starts with obtaining a college degree.—
Ben Kesslen,
Quartz,
28 Feb. 2025
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The order's summary states that making English the national language aims to promote unity, improve government efficiency, and create a clearer path to civic engagement.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Feb. 2025
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Trump has stated that his interest in purchasing—or even taking over—the Danish territory was driven by the frequent passage of Russian and Chinese merchant vessels and warships through Arctic routes close to Greenland.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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Traffic and transport horror stories that have been the norm for decades are now fading, at least on some of the most popular tourist routes.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This synthesis — called hybrid intelligence — ensures that technology addresses real needs rather than chasing novelty for novelty’s sake.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Juno likes cats a little too much and would do best in a forever home without a feline friend to chase.—
Trish Stinger and,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2025
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On 2/25, agents traversed rugged desert terrain under the cover of darkness, positioning themselves for a surprise take down at sunrise.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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The jumping could come in handy for tasks such as traversing gaps, going over obstacles, or even hitting lighter obstacles to move them out of its way.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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There is a pleasure in the pathless woods.—
Leah Hall,
Country Living,
5 Jan. 2023
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Somewhere on the rugged, pathless hills of Big Bend National Park, under the sweltering Texas sun, a singular tree stands apart from the rest.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2022
Noun
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Crimes have to be recorded while there are still traces of them, said Vasyl Rozhko, founder of the Ukrainian Heritage Monitoring Lab.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN,
8 Mar. 2025
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Clicking Optimize Now displayed a popup that promised to get rid of useless files and browsing traces that reveal your surfing activity.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
7 Mar. 2025
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The footpath, officially completed in 1937 with the help of Civilian Conservation Corps workers during the Great Depression, has since become a haven for hikers, offering a respite from modern life.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
1 Mar. 2025
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However, many locales around the world don't allow e-unis on public roads, footpaths or even bike lanes, restricting their use to private land or maybe business parks and university campuses with permission.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Track.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/track. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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