tracks 1 of 2

noun

plural of track
1
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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2
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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3
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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tracks

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of track
1
as in chases
to go after or on the track of predators stealthily tracking their prey

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2
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
Noun
From radar tracks to tactical decisions The system combines radar and other sensor information with a causal model designed to determine why a vessel might be manoeuvring in a particular way. — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 30 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, enrollment in formal military cadet schools and specialized recruitment tracks reached 780,000 students by 2025, up from 200,000 in 2018. — Bloomberg, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Reaching this secluded region requires specially equipped 4x4s capable of navigating volcanic landscapes, mountain tracks, and glacial river crossings that remain inaccessible for most of the year. — Gwen Nicol, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026 This industrial area of Sacramento is just south of Interstate 80 along the railroad tracks in the East Del Paso Heights neighborhood. — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2026 The engaging biopic tracks Davidson's troubled upbringing to finding a way as an adult to deal with his condition and discover needed confidence. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 Europe’s digital money market is therefore developing along two tracks. — Sean Stein Smith, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Thirteen years later, after the jam ended in my headphones, Daniel Donato had once again stopped me dead in my tracks. — Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026 Tracks Check that the tracks on both sides of the door are properly aligned and free of dents or debris. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
The rise lifted some components of the index into overbought territory, as measured by the relative strength index (RSI), a momentum indicator that tracks the speed and size of price changes. — Tobias Burns, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026 Activity Rings monitor daily movement, exercise, and standing goals, while the optical sensor tracks heart rate throughout the day. — Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026 Horne promises tracks fans immediately associate with the TV series, but also a few more surprises. — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2026 The price bump tracks somewhat logically, considering new higher fees for Apple TV, as well as Apple Music, whose monthly price increased from $11 to $13 last month. — Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026 That’s an angle for conflict that tracks with a lot of the show’s other obsessions, especially its zippy, mordant humor. — Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026 The decline tracks a broader slowdown in demand for American college opportunities among international students. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026 The story tracks a Chinese chef who moves to the Middle East to clear family debts by running a restaurant, only to see the venue become a community refuge when armed conflict breaks out across the region. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026 By Friday, more than $4 billion in bearish crypto positions had been liquidated during the rally, according to CoinGlass, which tracks cryptocurrency derivatives markets. — Michelle Chapman, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tracks
  1. trails
  2. paths
  3. routes
  4. chases
  5. traverses
  6. traces
  7. footpaths
  8. ways
Noun
  • There’s no reputable research showing that dry cornstarch reliably disrupts ant pheromone trails in real-world garden conditions.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The property’s concierges, called Pathfinders, can help guests narrow down the best places to see fall foliage, from scenic drives through Grand Tetons to hiking trails lined with golden aspens.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of trails
Noun
  • Or stay amid the woods at Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort & Spa, where amenities and activities include yard games, bike paths, archery, and s’mores as well as special seasonal fun.
    — Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • In early April, a convoy of 299 Iraqi fuel tankers crossed into Syria on its way to the Mediterranean port of Baniyas, one of the few remaining paths to international markets amid the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
    — Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of paths
Noun
  • That can mean choosing a better location for construction, alternate routes, backup power, improved early warning and financial tools such as insurance to speed recovery, Narasimhan said.
    — Victoria Milko, Fortune, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Major transit routes through the country closed entirely as the state fragmented into competing zones of control.
    — Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of routes
Verb
  • But when the mutt chases a fox into the wilderness and doesn't return, Fielding and his father launch a massive search to recover him, growing closer together as a result.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Absorptive art beckons the viewer—who chases after that which ignores it, a tale as old as time—whereas the Minimalism Fried attacked was very big, very look-at-me, very exhibitionist.
    — Carlos Valladares, ARTnews.com, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of chases
Verb
  • Things to do 🧑‍🍳Famous chef Roy Choi traverses Los Angeles for lobster noodles and spicy tofu.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The canal traverses the Isthmus of Suez, which is the sole land bridge between Africa and Asia.
    — Scott Spires, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of traverses
Noun
  • Neanderthals and Denisovans left behind fossils — from which scientists could extract DNA — as well as identifiable traces in human genes.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • If that prediction is wrong, the processor discards the work, although traces can remain behind.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of traces
Noun
  • According to the National Park Service, the footpaths through the forested ridgetops of Pennsylvania are among the most popular.
    — Idra Novey, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026
  • Eschewing fences and pavement in favor of natural footpaths lined with brambles and shrubs, these slender pathways provide epic sea views while leaving the ancestral homes of other animals intact.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 11 June 2026
Definition of footpaths
Noun
  • Although not quite as polished on the racial politics front, Lanterns’s third episode is no less intriguing, as an hour of television dedicated not only to answering pressing questions but fleshing out its lead character in disturbing ways.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • OpenAI's investigation, released this week, went considerably further, describing agents that found unauthorized ways to communicate, collaborate and delegate work while attempting to accomplish their objectives.
    — Emil Sayegh, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
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“Tracks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tracks. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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