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as in paths
a rough course or way formed by or as if by repeated footsteps
took a trail through the woods to get to the main road
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as in tracks
a mark or series of marks left on a surface by something that has passed along it
the slugs left a slimy trail on the sidewalk
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as in chases
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 trails
Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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The Facebook co-founder now trails Tesla chief Elon Musk by roughly $50 billion, the index showed.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trails
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Fink’s father, a fourth-generation railroader also named David Fink, first crossed paths with Mellon in the 1970s, as Mellon later recounted in his memoir.Zach Everson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Stay nimble, curious, responsive and be open to exploring unexpected roles or paths that may align with your larger vision.Britney Porter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Weaving through the mangroves, the Greenway features paved pathways, canoe and kayak launches, scenic overlooks for wildlife viewing, and a hidden entrance near the Naples Zoo and Conservancy of Southwest Florida.Kara Franker, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Provide Opportunities For Growth Creating a structured career development plan that outlines clear pathways for advancement can help manage expectations.Nilesh Parmar, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Big vehicles with big environmental footprints Heavy trucks have an outsized effect on both climate change and human health.Camila Domonoske, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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But in 1948, a series of mysterious clues—unrecognized bird calls and unusual footprints—near Lake Te Anau rekindled hope.Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 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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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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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
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This supports the likelihood that the image is a fabrication that traces to a single source.Andre Byik, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has developed turbine blades constructed from recycled plant substances using sugars extracted from wood, plant residues, used cooking oil, and agricultural waste.Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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These can leave behind residues that attract moisture and clog porous membranes, ruining the item’s ability to keep you dry.Wes Siler, Outside Online, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Trails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trails. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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