1
as in outlines
to draw or make apparent the outline of
trace your hand onto this piece of paper
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2
as in tracks
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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as in trails
a mark or series of marks left on a surface by something that has passed along it
the wolf came and went without leaving a trace on the hard, dry ground
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2
as in streets
a passage cleared for public vehicular travel
an old trace that dates back to the days of the covered wagon
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3
as in paths
a rough course or way formed by or as if by repeated footsteps
stay on the trace, or you'll get lost in these thick woods
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as in relics
a tiny often physical indication of something lost or vanished
a ship that appears to have vanished without a trace on the high seas
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5
as in glimmers
a very small amount
doctors detected only a trace of bacteria in the blood sample but put the patient on antibiotics just in case
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as in hints
an almost imperceptible sign of something
there didn't seem to be so much as a trace of the truth to anything he said
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Recent Examples of traces
Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
The problem traces back to Ghana and the Ivory Coast, which together produce 60% of the world’s cocoa and have been slammed by poor harvests due to climate change.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Evolito itself traces its roots to YASA’s early axial flux technology.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
This approach, which Schmidt revealed during a recent interview on The Gstaad Guy Podcast hosted by Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, traces back to his mentorship by the late great Bill Campbell, legendary coach to tech’s most influential leaders.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
As for the on-cam streaming stuff, Gooncultist traces it to something called Rabbit, a platform designed to allow users to watch Netflix together, which proto-gooners found their own novel uses for.
—Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Lewis, a tight end at Wisconsin from 2004-07, traces his appreciation for rivalries to his Big Ten roots.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Kelly said French detectives are likely running the DNA traces through law enforcement DNA databases to look for a match.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
Trump traces his achievements so far to his willingness to use America’s military might.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
The study authors looked at 13 samples and found no traces of typhus, but their work does not discredit the findings of the 2006 study, the researchers noted.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The discovery of body lice and traces of Rickettsia prowazekii, the bacterium behind typhus, on remains found in past excavations further reinforced that belief.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Her certainty falters as the light from the mothership dims, the last traces of the hive connection dying above them.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
The gecko ran up the wall, in places leaving small traces of blood and fluid.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
But many researchers thought that, just maybe, traces of tissue structure or even original organic materials might remain.
—Paul C. Sereno, The Conversation, 24 Oct. 2025
With low humidity and protection from the elements, these cliffside caves create the perfect setting for preserving traces of human history and past environmental conditions.
—Elizabeth Anne Brown, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2025
But traces of what might kill Napier still shone through.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Verb
The Mineral Belt Trail traces old mining routes and railroad beds, passing historic sites, rivers, and wetlands.
—Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 27 Oct. 2025
The problem traces back to Ghana and the Ivory Coast, which together produce 60% of the world’s cocoa and have been slammed by poor harvests due to climate change.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 2025
Evolito itself traces its roots to YASA’s early axial flux technology.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
This approach, which Schmidt revealed during a recent interview on The Gstaad Guy Podcast hosted by Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, traces back to his mentorship by the late great Bill Campbell, legendary coach to tech’s most influential leaders.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
As for the on-cam streaming stuff, Gooncultist traces it to something called Rabbit, a platform designed to allow users to watch Netflix together, which proto-gooners found their own novel uses for.
—Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Lewis, a tight end at Wisconsin from 2004-07, traces his appreciation for rivalries to his Big Ten roots.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Oct. 2025
Kelly said French detectives are likely running the DNA traces through law enforcement DNA databases to look for a match.
—Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 23 Oct. 2025
Trump traces his achievements so far to his willingness to use America’s military might.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Noun
The suspects were identified thanks to the DNA traces, Franceinfo radio reported on Sunday.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 26 Oct. 2025
The study authors looked at 13 samples and found no traces of typhus, but their work does not discredit the findings of the 2006 study, the researchers noted.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2025
The discovery of body lice and traces of Rickettsia prowazekii, the bacterium behind typhus, on remains found in past excavations further reinforced that belief.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Her certainty falters as the light from the mothership dims, the last traces of the hive connection dying above them.
—Jp Mangalindan, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
The gecko ran up the wall, in places leaving small traces of blood and fluid.
—David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
But many researchers thought that, just maybe, traces of tissue structure or even original organic materials might remain.
—Paul C. Sereno, The Conversation, 24 Oct. 2025
With low humidity and protection from the elements, these cliffside caves create the perfect setting for preserving traces of human history and past environmental conditions.
—Elizabeth Anne Brown, Scientific American, 24 Oct. 2025
But traces of what might kill Napier still shone through.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traces
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This announcement follows the recent launch of CSB’s Vision, which outlines the organization’s ambition to evolve into an integrated soccer hub in Canada.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit outlines all the medical prescriptions Lau provided to all 21 minors.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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The sports books spend hundreds of millions on advertising annually, primarily during games, along with pregame and post-game shows, according to MediaRadar, which tracks and estimates ad spending.—
Chris Isidore,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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Every Friday morning, the weekly Fortune 500 Power Moves column tracks Fortune 500 company C-suite shifts—see the most recent edition.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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However, the Miss USA organization is already making amends and blazing new trails with its fresh-faced leadership team.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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At the Racetrack Playa, a dry lake bed between the Cottonwood and Last Chance ranges, stones large and small slide across the valley floor, leaving trails in the sand.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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So, on the night after the murder, the town’s streets were filled with anguished cries from the Inuit—wails of loss and pain.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Oct. 2025
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National flags adorned the streets, even in Montreal where the fleur-de-lys of Quebec is far more common than Canada’s maple leaf.—
Dónal Gill,
The Dial,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The couple crossed paths in 2015 and married five years later.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Here, sculptures, interactive exhibits, and winding paths encourage exploration at every turn.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Step into a time warp of vintage gas pumps, racing memorabilia, and unusual roadside relics at Mendenhall’s Museum.—
Maggie Downs,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Oct. 2025
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Eight other jewels - all relics of France's imperial history - remain missing.—
NPR,
NPR,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Well, that’s where the Golden State truly glimmers.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
24 Oct. 2025
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This year, Parents explores the various emotions that families experience during the holidays—and how to find the glimmers to infuse joy throughout the season.—
Parents Editors,
Parents,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Ray Palmer is a lot of Brandon, some hints of Clark for sure.—
Charles Infosino,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
23 Oct. 2025
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The scene illuminates the story’s preoccupation not with the post-#MeToo world but with performance, hints of which can be found throughout the film.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
22 Oct. 2025
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