as in pursuit
the act of going after or in the tracks of another
took a class in the tracking of game that the hunters' association offers
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1
as in chasing
to go after or on the track of
predators stealthily tracking their prey
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as in traversing
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 tracking
Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025
About 20,000 people in Virginia and almost 10,000 people in Kentucky were without power at 10:30 p.m. ET, according to tracking website PowerOutage.us.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 15 Feb. 2025
Thanks to the development of a special ferret-sized tracking collar, scientists are now reviewing data collected last fall to peek into the secret underground lives of the rare and elusive animals.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
All the workouts are tailored for women specifically, with features including cycle tracking, pelvic floor exercises, pre/postnatal workouts, and more.
—Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2025
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Noun
While the price may seem steep, for those genuinely concerned about digital tracking and radiation exposure, this suit offers an unprecedented level of personal security that transcends traditional clothing limitations.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 17 Feb. 2025
About 20,000 people in Virginia and almost 10,000 people in Kentucky were without power at 10:30 p.m. ET, according to tracking website PowerOutage.us.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 15 Feb. 2025
Thanks to the development of a special ferret-sized tracking collar, scientists are now reviewing data collected last fall to peek into the secret underground lives of the rare and elusive animals.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 14 Feb. 2025
All the workouts are tailored for women specifically, with features including cycle tracking, pelvic floor exercises, pre/postnatal workouts, and more.
—Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tracking
Noun
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Everything—from travel to fashion, architecture, interiors and culinary pursuits—is meticulously designed, sometimes obviously, sometimes not.—
Rima Suqi,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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The president has made no secret of his pursuit of an agreement that would give the United States access to a significant share of the mineral wealth -- one that Zelenskyy has, so far, declined to take.—
Shannon K. Kingston,
ABC News,
21 Feb. 2025
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Decentralized solutions would complement generative AI by providing immutable audit trails into data transactions, thereby enabling easier leak tracing and accountability enforcement.—
Vishwanadham Mandala,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Countries that had swiftly applied physical-distancing measures and scaled up widespread testing and contact tracing had mostly fended off the worst of the disease.—
Jeremy Konyndyk,
Foreign Affairs,
8 June 2020
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Nebraska is all in on pursuing Millard South tight end Isaac Jensen.—
Mitch Sherman,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Although initially pursuing a medical career, she was drawn back to her father's passion for sustainable energy solutions.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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In a very different way, Newcastle gave it all afternoon, running and challenging and protecting each other, treading a careful line and sometimes crossing it.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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If Samuelson struggled to the line, or worse yet dropped to the ground after crossing it, that would validate those views and set back for years the fight for gender equality in the Olympics.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Dec. 2024
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The following content is brought to you by PCMag partners.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
6 Jan. 2025
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The striker joined Frankfurt on a free transfer from Nantes in 2022 following the expiration of his contract, having scored 23 times in 87 appearances for the Ligue 1 side.—
David Ornstein,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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The company's experience serves as a valuable case study in navigating the complex intersection of technology, ethics, and business in the AI era.—
Sol Rashidi,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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As the year comes to a close, many of us feel the push to sprint toward the finish line—wrapping up projects, meeting deadlines, and navigating the whirlwind of holiday obligations.—
Maha Abouelenein,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Simon Johnson has spent the majority of his career as a sports reporter since 2000 covering Chelsea, firstly for Hayters and then the London Evening Standard.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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Ill be covering the hardware launches in January so follow me here on Forbes using the blue button below, Facebook or YouTube to get the latest news and reviews.—
Antony Leather,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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“Tracking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tracking. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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