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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
Sophie Davies, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
The plane crashed in a very remote part of Emerald Mountain, a mountain with hiking and biking trails just across the Yampa River from Steamboat Springs, Routt County Sheriff Doug Scherar said.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
Mike and Patricia McCoy answered the door of their cozy cottage in Imperial Beach, a short stroll from crashing waves and several blocks from the Tijuana River Estuary, where California meets Mexico and the hiking trails are named for them.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Cruise city streets or beach paths or light off-road trails… the choice is yours.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
The nature preserve, located at 54 Ambler Road in Bristol, contains eight miles of hiking trails and wildlife refuge.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
The nearly 8-acre site, which runs along the Fox River and nearby bike trails, was considered a prime development location.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
With easy access to the outdoors, a bustling culinary scene, and eight miles of riverfront trails that link downtown parks, museums, and public art, this may be one of the most underrated cities in the entire Midwest.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
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
Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
The divide gets more complicated when the documentary trails openly gay veteran Garden Club member David Garner, whose charity work benefiting the LGBTQ+ community would seem to point to an old world’s shifting tolerance.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The Blackhawks host Elgin on Wednesday and play Friday at South Elgin (9-17, 8-1), which trails by a half game in conference.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Estonia trails Switzerland 5-3.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
Lady Gaga trails Lamar with seven nominations, while Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter earned six respective nods.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Feb. 2026
That figure trails Hall of Fame coach Don Shula's 347 victories on the all-time list.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Her mom, who goes by @_stephmorrison_ on TikTok, captured the moment in a video showing her daughter walking through the garage while her husband trails behind, carrying a piano keyboard.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
These parks and trails work for morning runs, walks or just getting outside before kickoff.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Noun
Wildly beautiful, Sydney Harbour National Park protects the islands and foreshore around the famous harbour, including some of the most breathtaking beaches, bushland, and coastal trails in the world.
—Sophie Davies, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
The plane crashed in a very remote part of Emerald Mountain, a mountain with hiking and biking trails just across the Yampa River from Steamboat Springs, Routt County Sheriff Doug Scherar said.
—Arkansas Online, 14 Feb. 2026
Mike and Patricia McCoy answered the door of their cozy cottage in Imperial Beach, a short stroll from crashing waves and several blocks from the Tijuana River Estuary, where California meets Mexico and the hiking trails are named for them.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 14 Feb. 2026
Cruise city streets or beach paths or light off-road trails… the choice is yours.
—New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2026
The nature preserve, located at 54 Ambler Road in Bristol, contains eight miles of hiking trails and wildlife refuge.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 12 Feb. 2026
The nearly 8-acre site, which runs along the Fox River and nearby bike trails, was considered a prime development location.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
With easy access to the outdoors, a bustling culinary scene, and eight miles of riverfront trails that link downtown parks, museums, and public art, this may be one of the most underrated cities in the entire Midwest.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 7 Feb. 2026
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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However, in the directing race, Anderson has been equally dominant, with 32 wins to date, while Coogler trails with 19.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 8 Feb. 2026
The divide gets more complicated when the documentary trails openly gay veteran Garden Club member David Garner, whose charity work benefiting the LGBTQ+ community would seem to point to an old world’s shifting tolerance.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The Blackhawks host Elgin on Wednesday and play Friday at South Elgin (9-17, 8-1), which trails by a half game in conference.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2026
Estonia trails Switzerland 5-3.
—Kevin Collier, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
Lady Gaga trails Lamar with seven nominations, while Bad Bunny and Sabrina Carpenter earned six respective nods.
—Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Feb. 2026
That figure trails Hall of Fame coach Don Shula's 347 victories on the all-time list.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Her mom, who goes by @_stephmorrison_ on TikTok, captured the moment in a video showing her daughter walking through the garage while her husband trails behind, carrying a piano keyboard.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
These parks and trails work for morning runs, walks or just getting outside before kickoff.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trails
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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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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
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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
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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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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
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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
Verb
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The developer no longer pursues the build-to-sell market.—
Angelica Ang,
Fortune,
5 Feb. 2026
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Democrats weigh their demands As the Republican administration pursues its aggressive immigration enforcement surge nationwide, Democrats have discussed several potential demands in the Homeland Security bill.—
Mary Clare Jalonick,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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Paired with stronger workforce-training and credential programs, such a system could help steer students into the pathways best suited to their abilities and goals.—
Neetu Arnold,
Washington Post,
10 Feb. 2026
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School leaders describe the campus as part of an effort to weave early college, dual credit and career pathways through every high school.—
Wilborn P. Nobles III,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Feb. 2026
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The buildings look like giant warehouses, some dwarfing the footprints of factories and stadiums.—
Marc Levy,
Fortune,
13 Feb. 2026
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Behind the scenes, the company cross-references user information against public records like phones and addresses, as well as personal data such as social security numbers and the maturity of digital footprints like emails.—
Nick Penzenstadler,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Trails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trails. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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