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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
Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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The Facebook co-founder now trails Tesla chief Elon Musk by roughly $50 billion, the index showed.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trails
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Digitizing routes allows trucks to take the shortest, most efficient paths, which not only saves fuel but also reduces carbon footprint—a crucial factor in today’s push for sustainability.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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This is where their paths crossed, setting the stage for a business transaction that wasn’t just about the numbers, but about aligned vision, values, and a win win for all.Lien De Pau, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Organizations that adapt by redefining leadership roles, offering flexible career pathways, and building cultures rooted in curiosity and empathy will thrive.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Microsoft offers technical and individual contributor pathways, allowing employees to advance without traditional managerial roles.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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And CEOs are being told to delete their digital footprints.Matt Egan, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Challenges Of Working Across Borders Companies need to find their footing within shifting sands of regulatory and legal compliance, a challenge made particularly difficult for companies that have multi-national footprints.Rick Hammell, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The company plans to double its customer base next year and actively pursues global expansion.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 7 Dec. 2024
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The council has already approved a roughly $71,000 agreement for Mueller Communications to lead a public education campaign in the event the city pursues a referendum.Bridget Fogarty, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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Ball traces Posen’s more glamorous turn to his having attended Saint Ann’s School in Brooklyn, and having a friend circle that included Schnabel and Claire Danes.Irina Aleksander, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Both are strong indications that the image is a fabrication that traces to a single source.Joedy McCreary, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The industry should prioritize biofuels that don’t compete with food production, such as those derived from algae or agricultural residues, and develop small-scale, niche productions that minimize resource inputs, as described by German, Schoneveld, and Pacheco.Aissa Dearing, Big Think, 28 Nov. 2024
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The lingering residues can lead to certain health problems like brain cancer, leukemia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson’s Disease, Subash said.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 16 Oct. 2024
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“Trails.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trails. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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