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Recent Examples of tracer
The PET scan uses a radioactive drug called a tracer to show both typical and atypical metabolic activity, according to the Mayo Clinic.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The dye, a non-toxic tracer often used in environmental studies, transformed the waters of the Grand Canal into a bright green color.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 25 Nov. 2025
In fact, Elsbeth overhears Reynolds paying close attention to a concerned skip tracer (a new-to-me term for a process server) who brings them his worry that Anders is missing in the first place.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
During the scan, a small dose of the Tc99m-PYP tracer is infused into a person's arm vein.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 18 Feb. 2026
The dye, a non-toxic tracer often used in environmental studies, transformed the waters of the Grand Canal into a bright green color.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 25 Nov. 2025
In fact, Elsbeth overhears Reynolds paying close attention to a concerned skip tracer (a new-to-me term for a process server) who brings them his worry that Anders is missing in the first place.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
During the scan, a small dose of the Tc99m-PYP tracer is infused into a person's arm vein.
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tracer
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Phinda Homestead is a private villa with a dedicated ranger, tracker, chef, butler and host, while Phinda Rock Lodge sits on a cliff face, giving guests dramatic views from their stone suites.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
2 Apr. 2026
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Fitbits also feature silent alarms; the tracker will vibrate at a specific time and gently wake you up without disturbing others.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 2026
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By late next week, a small comet, fresh off a harrowingly close encounter with the Sun, could emerge into the evening twilight and become easily visible in the hour after sunset, sporting a thin, straight tail.—
Tony Hoffman,
PC Magazine,
2 Apr. 2026
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After a few minutes of struggling to unbeach the shark, Phan hoisted the creature by the tail and successfully pushed it into a crashing wave.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Police detectives are investigating two shootings that happened a short time apart in two Pittsburgh neighborhoods located not far from one another.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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After investigating the shooting, Boston Police detectives were able to obtain a warrant for the suspect out of Suffolk County Juvenile Court for several gun charges and armed assault to murder.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Tracer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tracer. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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