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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
The suspect’s escape route was traced, including the journey from France into Italy, and then across several European countries up to her country of residence.
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ABC News,
3 July 2026
But Koppl traced a distinctly American lineage through a chain of precedents dating back more than 50 years, each one further eroding the market discipline that profit-and-loss accountability is supposed to provide.
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Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Travis Kelce shoots his shot Swift and Kelce’s romance can be traced back to summer 2023, when the Kansas City Chiefs tight end attended an Eras tour concert at Arrowhead Stadium, the Chiefs’ house.
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Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Over the course of nearly two decades, the singer’s music has traced the full arc of romance — from the excitement of new love and the sting of heartbreak to reflections on lasting commitment.
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Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Authorities traced the handles and identified Fuller and Brown, the affidavit states.
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Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
This tradition can be traced to the mingling of British and West African influences that began in the late 1600s.
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Amethyst Ganaway,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Police traced the other vehicle to McPherson.
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Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
It can be traced back to the traumatic Season 1 night, when the once-vulnerable child lost his eye due to bullying.
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Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
ABC News,
3 July 2026
But Koppl traced a distinctly American lineage through a chain of precedents dating back more than 50 years, each one further eroding the market discipline that profit-and-loss accountability is supposed to provide.
—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 July 2026
Travis Kelce shoots his shot Swift and Kelce’s romance can be traced back to summer 2023, when the Kansas City Chiefs tight end attended an Eras tour concert at Arrowhead Stadium, the Chiefs’ house.
—
Alexandra Del Rosario,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Over the course of nearly two decades, the singer’s music has traced the full arc of romance — from the excitement of new love and the sting of heartbreak to reflections on lasting commitment.
—
Ashley Mowreader,
NBC news,
3 July 2026
Authorities traced the handles and identified Fuller and Brown, the affidavit states.
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Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 July 2026
This tradition can be traced to the mingling of British and West African influences that began in the late 1600s.
—
Amethyst Ganaway,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 July 2026
Police traced the other vehicle to McPherson.
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Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
It can be traced back to the traumatic Season 1 night, when the once-vulnerable child lost his eye due to bullying.
—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traced
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And to be an American is to be embroiled in the great democratic experiment that has been defined by division from the beginning.
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The first merges Birkenstock’s first-ever sandal, the one-strap Madrid from 1963, featured with the Big Buckle, and is merged with its successor, the Arizona sandal launched in 1973 and defined by the brand’s original square buckles.
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Achraf Hakimi looked to have another opportunity to take an open shot on goal in the 54th minute, until Dutch defender Micky van de Ven chased him down and made a risky tackle in the goal box.
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Kids whose families had been chased out of half of Europe started the picture studios, the scrap yards that became fortunes, and eventually the software companies that created a whole new world of ones and zeros.
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The wide-ranging ordinance outlined how far away data centers can be built from nearby communities, how much noise the centers can emit and what reports property owners must submit to the city.
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The letter outlined that many food and household products available today would remain, alongside the gas station, while other items and services like clothing, major electronics, the pharmacy and the food court would not be offered.
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Researchers tracked nearly 1 million students who enrolled in 86 public colleges in Texas, starting in the 2008-09 academic year.
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Ships tracked making the crossing along the coast of Oman included a mix of cargo vessels and tankers, many bound for Oman's Shinos port, while others were broadcasting destinations including Singapore, India and Malaysia.
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Answers will be revealed and futures will be sketched out during this weekend’s ceremony.
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Spanish graphic designer, illustrator and sculptor, Peret, sketched the brand’s first logo, while architect Tonet Sunyer designed the first Desigual store in Ibiza’s port in 1986, a moment the brand is now celebrating 40 years later.
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Ground units responded, and when one driver failed to yield, officers briefly pursued the vehicle before terminating the chase because of safety concerns.
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Nothing should be ruled out, but this is not something that has been actively pursued by James to this point, according to a source.
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Gibson retires the first two batters before giving up a single to Paul Goldschmidt, followed by the homer barrage.
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The ride, designed by coaster manufacturer Bolliger & Mabillard, will begin with a 309-foot climb, followed by a 95-degree beyond-vertical drop, and will include sharp turns, airtime moments, and multiple inversions.
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Sabah and other media published a photograph showing the 32-year-old comedian at the airport being escorted by a police officer.
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The passenger, who remains unidentified by authorities, was denied entry and escorted out of the checkpoint.
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“Traced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traced. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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