as in chased
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 trailed
The Chargers trailed 21-13 at the half but scored 21 unanswered points to secure a 34-27 triumph over Denver.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Hybrid publishing came in at $4,500, while self-publishing trailed at $1,700.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Fingers may well have been pointed at Ryan Barnett for the uncharacteristic mistake that led to hosts Bristol Rovers levelling at 1-1, having trailed for over an hour, as Promise Omochere headed in from close range four minutes from time.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Max Mitchell substituted in to replace him as the Jets trailed the Rams 19-9.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The Nets trailed 50-45 at halftime despite poor shooting and 10 turnovers.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
The Vikings trailed by four points.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The Huskies never trailed in the 78-74 win, though Butler battled back to tie the game with under five minutes to go.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
Indiana trailed Notre Dame by a score of 17-3 in an utterly dominant first half from the Fighting Irish.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Hybrid publishing came in at $4,500, while self-publishing trailed at $1,700.
—Roger Dooley, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Fingers may well have been pointed at Ryan Barnett for the uncharacteristic mistake that led to hosts Bristol Rovers levelling at 1-1, having trailed for over an hour, as Promise Omochere headed in from close range four minutes from time.
—Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Max Mitchell substituted in to replace him as the Jets trailed the Rams 19-9.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 22 Dec. 2024
The Nets trailed 50-45 at halftime despite poor shooting and 10 turnovers.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 22 Dec. 2024
The Vikings trailed by four points.
—Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
The Huskies never trailed in the 78-74 win, though Butler battled back to tie the game with under five minutes to go.
—Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 21 Dec. 2024
Indiana trailed Notre Dame by a score of 17-3 in an utterly dominant first half from the Fighting Irish.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trailed
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Agatha is also being pursued by her ex, Rio Vidal (Aubrey Plaza), a powerful green witch, as well as the Salem Seven, vengeful wraiths of Agatha's first coven.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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This cultural shift has also found its way into male hip-hop, with artists like Jay-Z, who has faced a series of public allegations, and Drake, who recently pursued legal action, partly in response to the aftermath from Kendrick Lamar’s Not Like Us.Sughnen Yongo, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Ravinia Festival, which Ozawa led as music director from 1964 to 1968, was his first big break; posts at the Toronto, San Francisco, and Boston symphonies followed.Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 24 Dec. 2024
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Police believe owner may have been followed.Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
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The game was chippy right up through the final buzzer — the teams combined for 18 penalties, and practically every whistle was accompanied by a scrum — but the Lightning didn’t lose focus and left South Florida with two points.Eduardo A. Encina, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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High-profile resignations, including those of his police commissioner and multiple deputy mayors, have been accompanied by separate corruption probes.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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In a first step to figure out this mystery, scientists traced the evolution of bioluminescence in the octocoral lineage using a combination of fossils and genetics.Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
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The capital of Austria boasts Christmas market traditions that can be traced back to the Middle Ages which, combined with the rich history and architecture, makes this city a stunning spot to spend the holidays.Kaitlyn McInnis, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Trailed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trailed. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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