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as in outlines
to draw or make apparent the outline of
trace your hand onto this piece of paper
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2
as in tracks
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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as in trails
a mark or series of marks left on a surface by something that has passed along it
the wolf came and went without leaving a trace on the hard, dry ground
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as in streets
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
an old trace that dates back to the days of the covered wagon
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as in paths
a rough course or way formed by or as if by repeated footsteps
stay on the trace, or you'll get lost in these thick woods
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as in relics
a tiny often physical indication of something lost or vanished
a ship that appears to have vanished without a trace on the high seas
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as in glimmers
a very small amount
doctors detected only a trace of bacteria in the blood sample but put the patient on antibiotics just in case
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as in hints
an almost imperceptible sign of something
there didn't seem to be so much as a trace of the truth to anything he said
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Recent Examples of traces
Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This supports the likelihood that the image is a fabrication that traces to a single source.
—Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Jasmine moans with pleasure as Gino traces her legs with his tongue.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Directed by Barry Jenkins and featuring songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the film traces how Mufasa came to be king of the Pride Lands, and why Scar ended up so bitter and vengeful toward his older brother.
—Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Moore meticulously traces their rise, from the groundbreaking success of their first album, to the creative shifts in De La Soul Is Dead and Stakes Is High.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
Keys traces some of the current problems back to the financial crisis of 2008.
—Tonya Mosley, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Ball traces Posen’s more glamorous turn to his having attended Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn, and having a friend circle that included Schnabel and Claire Danes.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Both are strong indications that the image is a fabrication that traces to a single source.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
Beyond jolly attitudes among fund managers and other market participants, the phenomenon traces back to low trading volume and a lack of potentially harmful economic and earnings reports, though jolly attitudes among investors.
—Derek Saul, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
This supports the likelihood that the image is a fabrication that traces to a single source.
—Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
Jasmine moans with pleasure as Gino traces her legs with his tongue.
—Abigail Adams, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Directed by Barry Jenkins and featuring songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the film traces how Mufasa came to be king of the Pride Lands, and why Scar ended up so bitter and vengeful toward his older brother.
—Ashley Lee, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
Moore meticulously traces their rise, from the groundbreaking success of their first album, to the creative shifts in De La Soul Is Dead and Stakes Is High.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
Keys traces some of the current problems back to the financial crisis of 2008.
—Tonya Mosley, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
Ball traces Posen’s more glamorous turn to his having attended Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn, and having a friend circle that included Schnabel and Claire Danes.
—Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
Both are strong indications that the image is a fabrication that traces to a single source.
—Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traces
Verb
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The bill outlines more than a dozen aggravating factors under which prosecutors can seek the death penalty.—
Kyle Pfannenstiel,
Idaho Statesman,
25 Mar. 2025
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The filing outlines various risks, including competition, regulatory challenges, and reliance on key customers and content creators.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
25 Mar. 2025
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In December 2024, Carey provided a bit of an update on her twins, telling People magazine that the teens seem to be following in their parents' footsteps.—
Kevin Sabet,
Newsweek,
24 Mar. 2025
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United will hope to follow in the footsteps of fellow Premier League clubs Tottenham Hotspur and Everton, who have recently seen their new stadium designs brought to life.—
Tom Burrows,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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The World Health Organization defines burnout as an occupational phenomenon which is characterized by feelings of energy depletion, increased mental distance from one's job, and reduced professional efficacy.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Apr. 2025
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But that's not the only quality that defines him.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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But where bones are absent, footprints fill in, divulging important information about the presence, abundance, and activity of dinosaurs that would’ve otherwise been forgotten to time.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
14 Mar. 2025
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But these footprints say a lot about the ornithischians of Australia’s Early Jurassic period.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The Capitol Police have stepped up security for the event, closing roads and increasing patrols around the Capitol grounds.—
Kate Selig,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2025
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Crews are working to clear snow and ice from roads after blizzard conditions Sunday brought 8-12 inches of snow in various parts of the metro, according to the National Weather Service in Kansas City.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The picturesque snow covered peaks printed on souvenir coffee cups and postcards transformed into a collection of slide paths, terrain traps, and epic ski lines.—
Ashley Thess,
Outdoor Life,
14 Mar. 2025
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There was nothing but cordial vibes when Nikki Garcia crossed paths with her ex-fiancé John Cena last month.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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But the Giants are part of the story once again as Barkley pursues Dickerson’s record.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
23 Dec. 2024
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Today, Mexican food—and most especially tortillas—are mainstays of the American diet even as Washington pursues policies to keep actual Mexicans out of the country.—
Kristen V. Brown,
The Atlantic,
23 Dec. 2024
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The audience follows the journey of pink soldier No-eul (Park Gyu-young).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
26 Dec. 2024
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Sleep duration, like most behaviors, follows a bell curve.—
Marla Broadfoot,
Smithsonian Magazine,
26 Dec. 2024
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“Traces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traces. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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