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as in defined
to draw or make apparent the outline of
trace your hand onto this piece of paper
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as in chased
to go after or on the track of
police traced the burglar back to his apartment, where they discovered a ton of stolen loot
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Recent Examples of traced
Almost half of it was traced via serial numbers to funds the developers had given Owens, according to the indictment.
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Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
The stock has traced out a rectangle formation in the $10-$13 range.
—Bill Sarubbi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Rather extraordinary how this company has not traced out a grand plan.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
New research has traced the evolution of a gene, called AMY1, that produces the enzyme amylase.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
The researchers traced one balloon to the Brazilian city of Guarulhos, 55 miles inland; another came from Florianópolis, 310 miles south.
—Danielle Beurteaux, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
This can be roughly traced back to Bethenny Frankel.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
Scientists have traced the genetic underpinnings of our ability to digest carbs to more than 800,000 years ago, long before the advent of agriculture—and much earlier than previously thought.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
Above, a pair of Israeli warplanes traced white lines in the sky.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Bracey Harris, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
The stock has traced out a rectangle formation in the $10-$13 range.
—Bill Sarubbi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Rather extraordinary how this company has not traced out a grand plan.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2024
New research has traced the evolution of a gene, called AMY1, that produces the enzyme amylase.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 19 Oct. 2024
The researchers traced one balloon to the Brazilian city of Guarulhos, 55 miles inland; another came from Florianópolis, 310 miles south.
—Danielle Beurteaux, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
This can be roughly traced back to Bethenny Frankel.
—Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024
Scientists have traced the genetic underpinnings of our ability to digest carbs to more than 800,000 years ago, long before the advent of agriculture—and much earlier than previously thought.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
Above, a pair of Israeli warplanes traced white lines in the sky.
—Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traced
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Roach offers a behind-the-scenes look at the moments that defined his career, while providing them with the tools to create their own version of iconic style, built on individuality and confidence.Shelby Stewart, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
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Once the primary process and posture are defined, leaders can leverage automation to assist in tasks such as scanning databases to identify sensitive data and implementing a centralized view of access controls.Balaji Ganesan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Black trim outlined the sleeves and edges, along with black buttons.Maggie Clancy, WWD, 4 Oct. 2024
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As outlined in a 2021 report by Inside Higher Ed, during the global pandemic, many student counseling centers contracted with third-party vendors to provide teletherapy services for students.Eric Wood, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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After their convictions, the brothers pursued unsuccessful appeals.Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Eleven million people have fled their homes, pursued by men with guns and followed by famine.Angelina Jolie, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
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The official tapping of the keg takes place on Saturday, followed by a best dirndl and lederhosen competition.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2024
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Our first real date was ice skating at Topanga Plaza, followed by dinner at Carl’s Jr.Marcus Ryle, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
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Perimenopausal symptoms begin when women reach their 40s, triggered by hormonal fluctuations and accompanied by irregular periods, brain fog, insomnia and hair loss.Akshay Syal, M.D., NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The stylist who accompanied them on the trip and also styles Burrow’s game day looks?Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 21 Oct. 2024
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Listen to this article The Timberwolves trailed Denver 116-109 with just more than two minutes to play in an early November contest when Minnesota coach Chris Finch called the number of … Nickeil Alexander-Walker?Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
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The Lions scored the final 19 points of the game after having trailed 23-7 at halftime.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 11 Nov. 2024
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“Traced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traced. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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