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as in trails
a mark or series of marks left on a surface by something that has passed along it
a muddy track across the kitchen floor
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as in paths
a rough course or way formed by or as if by repeated footsteps
there was still a faint track through the underbrush that indicated where the path used to be
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as in routes
the direction along which something or someone moves
I followed the track of the thief's eyes as he watched the woman put the money into her purse and walk away
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as in chases
to go after or on the track of
predators stealthily tracking their prey
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as in traverses
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 tracks
Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
In the coming weeks, Semafor will release additional information about the 2026 convening of Semafor World Economy, including agenda highlights, programming, dedicated topic tracks, and additional slates of speakers.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
People from around the world visit to see dinosaur tracks from 113 million years ago in the bed of the Paluxy River or to enjoy other recreational activities, such as fishing, biking and swimming.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Years of insults and diss tracks and pranks and social media posts have followed, with small islands of peace floating by from time to time.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Spears isn’t a songwriter on most of her biggest tracks, which means the bulk of her most valuable rights would stem from the recordings themselves.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
Haden Help Rachel Haden from That Dog, which was on hiatus while Jimmy Eat World was recording Bleed American, provided backing vocals on five of the album’s tracks.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Beloved tracks return NASCAR’s Next Gen car, which debuted in 2022, created a sea change in terms of what types of racetracks fans find interesting.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
According to Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans, callers reported seeing a man [Johnson] allegedly throw away a firearm near train tracks while running.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Unlike ChatGPT or other publicly available AI platforms, Max provides private control for the dealership using the tool and tracks every interaction.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Digital golf caddy Noonan tracks golfers’ scores across platforms and gives feedback.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Upon arrival, officers met with the train conductor and found the man who was hit near the Union Pacific-West railway tracks east of Western Avenue, according to the release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
In 2025, more than 80,000 job postings mentioned generative AI skills, a 100% increase from the year before, according to Lightcast, which tracks labor market data.
—Audrina Sinclair, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Another puts the patient on a cardiac monitor and tracks vital signs.
—Diana Torres, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
The police chief’s name -- Michael Reiter -- is redacted from the document on the Department of Justice's website, but the information in the FBI statement tracks with previously public information about Reiter’s role in the investigation that began in 2005.
—James Hill, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2026
The index, which tracks the largest companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, closed almost 4% higher Monday.
—Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Noun
Dozens of Long Island Rail Road trains were delayed Tuesday morning after a drunk driver crashed on the tracks and his vehicle burst into flames, police said.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 10 Feb. 2026
In the coming weeks, Semafor will release additional information about the 2026 convening of Semafor World Economy, including agenda highlights, programming, dedicated topic tracks, and additional slates of speakers.
—Rachel Keidan, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
People from around the world visit to see dinosaur tracks from 113 million years ago in the bed of the Paluxy River or to enjoy other recreational activities, such as fishing, biking and swimming.
—Lana Ferguson, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
Years of insults and diss tracks and pranks and social media posts have followed, with small islands of peace floating by from time to time.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Feb. 2026
Spears isn’t a songwriter on most of her biggest tracks, which means the bulk of her most valuable rights would stem from the recordings themselves.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 10 Feb. 2026
Haden Help Rachel Haden from That Dog, which was on hiatus while Jimmy Eat World was recording Bleed American, provided backing vocals on five of the album’s tracks.
—Gary Graff, Billboard, 10 Feb. 2026
Beloved tracks return NASCAR’s Next Gen car, which debuted in 2022, created a sea change in terms of what types of racetracks fans find interesting.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
According to Joliet Police Chief Bill Evans, callers reported seeing a man [Johnson] allegedly throw away a firearm near train tracks while running.
—Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
Operators issue commands that prompt the pigeon to turn left or right, while the GPS tracks the pigeon’s position in real time, similar to how a standard aerial drone is guided.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Unlike ChatGPT or other publicly available AI platforms, Max provides private control for the dealership using the tool and tracks every interaction.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 10 Feb. 2026
Digital golf caddy Noonan tracks golfers’ scores across platforms and gives feedback.
—Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 10 Feb. 2026
Upon arrival, officers met with the train conductor and found the man who was hit near the Union Pacific-West railway tracks east of Western Avenue, according to the release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
In 2025, more than 80,000 job postings mentioned generative AI skills, a 100% increase from the year before, according to Lightcast, which tracks labor market data.
—Audrina Sinclair, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Another puts the patient on a cardiac monitor and tracks vital signs.
—Diana Torres, New York Daily News, 9 Feb. 2026
The police chief’s name -- Michael Reiter -- is redacted from the document on the Department of Justice's website, but the information in the FBI statement tracks with previously public information about Reiter’s role in the investigation that began in 2005.
—James Hill, ABC News, 9 Feb. 2026
The index, which tracks the largest companies listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, closed almost 4% higher Monday.
—Yumi Asada, CNN Money, 8 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tracks
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Ideally, an overpass or underpass could be built to connect it to the center grounds, allowing other trails to link to the forest preserve, McDonald said.—
Gloria Casas,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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If hiking is more your style, the private trails at the resort are for guests only, but the surrounding mountains are also ripe for exploration, with the Hot Springs Bridal Trail Loop being a rigorous favorite.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
8 Feb. 2026
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Local boys and girls high school soccer teams found out their playoff paths on Saturday when the CIF Southern Section released its postseason brackets.—
Justin Vigil Zuniga,
Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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On either side of the bridge, there are dozens of illicit routes across the river that are controlled by binational armed groups, bypassing even the occasional cursory checks that might occur at the official border crossing.—
Daniel Alarcón,
New Yorker,
7 Feb. 2026
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The tension in boys flag football About seven miles away from where the Lick-Wilderming boys are running routes and espousing the value of flag football, the NFL prepares for the inaugural Super Bowl-week Pro Bowl.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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The new owner is Gary (Justin Kirk), who chases off anyone who comes around.—
Television Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Next to Pika Pika Paradise is a colorful birthday cake filled with Alcremie, and a Kangaskhan and Dragonite battle as a Fidough chases Eevees nearby.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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The film’s story spans thousands of years and traverses multiple continents, with locations ranging from Antarctica to Africa to the titular Indian city.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
3 Feb. 2026
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Published in 1994, The Riders follows Scully, an Australian man who traverses Europe, alongside his young daughter Billie, in search of the wife that abandoned them.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
2 Feb. 2026
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Thanks to recent advances in the field of biomolecular archeology, scientists can now detect traces of molecular fingerprints on ancient artifacts.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
5 Feb. 2026
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While there are still detectable traces of a classic 911’s light-front-end feeling, Theon’s builds turn into corners more securely and deliver considerably more lateral grip.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
4 Feb. 2026
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An aerial view from a chopper showed mostly footpaths with limited access by road for vehicles.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Take footpaths toward the beach or stroll cobblestone streets in town for dining and shopping.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There’s an elaborate schema—anger, lust, the whole list—finding ways to discern and regulate.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2026
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And with consumer sentiment at its lowest in well over a decade, businesses have been looking for ways to get customers in the door.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Tracks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tracks. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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