as in pursuit
the act of going after or in the tracks of another
the tracing of this mountain lion is going to be difficult if the rain washes away all of the tracks
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as in defining
to draw or make apparent the outline of
trace your hand onto this piece of paper
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as in tracking
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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Recent Examples of tracing
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Scientists hope that further genetic sequencing and contact tracing will shed more light on exactly when and how the outbreak began.
—David Cox, WIRED, 24 May 2022
Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
Mallory’s body was discovered in 1999, but even expeditions dedicated to tracing the pair’s disappearance have never found Irvine’s remains.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 14 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Positive tests must be reported to the USDA and herd owners must provide basic information to allow tracing of the disease in cattle, the order says.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Scientists hope that further genetic sequencing and contact tracing will shed more light on exactly when and how the outbreak began.
—David Cox, WIRED, 24 May 2022
Verb
Alex is about to publish a book, the frank, funny memoir Brothers, tracing his life with Eddie from their childhood to the end of the original Van Halen lineup in 1984.
—Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 15 Oct. 2024
Mallory’s body was discovered in 1999, but even expeditions dedicated to tracing the pair’s disappearance have never found Irvine’s remains.
—Angela Yang, NBC News, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tracing
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But the pursuit for photos entangles the two in a homicide involving young celebutantes.Mia Galuppo, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Dec. 2024
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Such admiration undoubtedly stems from his parents, who openly encourage each other’s creative pursuits.Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
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In this interview, Hunter reflects on the lessons learned from his past ventures and how his unique background has led him to launch another category defining brand.Dave Knox, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Start by defining clear work hours and turning off notifications after hours.Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This smartwatch, which is $50 off, includes features like GPS, activity tracking, health insights, and more.Maggie Horton, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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The week concludes on Friday with the release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index, a key measure of inflation tracking changes in consumer spending on goods and services.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 15 Dec. 2024
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The book begins by outlining the various methodology around candying, with helpful charts and tips that lean more intuitive than overly technical.The Bon Appétit and Epicurious Staffs, Bon Appétit, 10 Dec. 2024
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For outlining or detailed work, start with a thicker version of the icing.Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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Rehab works as a case manager with the nonprofit Syrian Community Network, while Feras, who was a physician in Syria, is now pursuing a residency program to continue his medical career.Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Dec. 2024
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And aside from their interest in Sasaki, the Tigers are likely done pursuing additional starting pitchers.Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
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The following interview has been edited for length and clarity.Ana DeOliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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France fell into political chaos in early December following a no-confidence vote that ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier three months into his term.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Tracing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tracing. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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