1
as in chased
to go after or on the track of
predators stealthily tracking their prey
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as in traversed
to make one's way through, across, or over
once upon a time, millions of buffalo tracked the wide open plains
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Recent Examples of tracked
After identifying the vehicle in the shootings, Graves said that Sanchez-Munoz was tracked to a home in the 700 block of South Brookside Avenue, thought to be his primary residence.
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Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
The scariest data of all come from that big UK Biobank study that tracked the light exposure of eighty-nine thousand volunteers.
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The authors of an article published this year in Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine tracked 93 revision facelifts from a single-surgeon’s practice over a 30-year period.
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Michele Promaulayko,
Allure,
17 June 2026
Seeking eyewitness testimonies, Gordon’s team tracked down Toek Tik, whom the lawyer befriended and ultimately persuaded to talk on the record.
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Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
The scariest data of all come from that big UK Biobank study that tracked the light exposure of eighty-nine thousand volunteers.
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
The authors of an article published this year in Facial Plastic Surgery & Aesthetic Medicine tracked 93 revision facelifts from a single-surgeon’s practice over a 30-year period.
—
Michele Promaulayko,
Allure,
17 June 2026
Seeking eyewitness testimonies, Gordon’s team tracked down Toek Tik, whom the lawyer befriended and ultimately persuaded to talk on the record.
—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tracked
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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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According to the hiking blog, The Hiking HI, the rock bridge can only be traversed at low tide, but can be treacherous either way.
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On a recent visit, the water traversed a smoky 10-foot canyon of charred foam and twisted wall panels on its way to the drain.
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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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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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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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By the time Russell crossed the line to take pole, fans and broadcasters assumed Ferrari's Leclerc and Hamilton were set to end Mercedes' run of pole position in each grand prix this season.
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Jones said Gracie crossed into an unfenced area beyond an 8-foot-tall gate before wandering away from the ranch.
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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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Across his forty-year career, Holmes has navigated seismic shifts in technology, global markets, and workplace dynamics.
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The heir to the throne also said on the show that 2024 was the most difficult year of his life as both his wife and father navigated cancer.
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“Tracked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tracked. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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