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
Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 22 July 2024
But officials familiar with the tracing of Crooks’s weapon said the request was pushed to the front of the line.
—Perry Stein, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
Angela Yang, NBC News, 14 Oct. 2024
Teams can create physical or digital maps tracing the journey of their work from inception to end-user impact, highlighting key touchpoints and the value added at each stage.
—Tim Madden, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Here are some ways to make measuring fun: Trace their body and then measure the tracing instead of the child.
—Elisa Cinelli, Parents, 22 July 2024
But officials familiar with the tracing of Crooks’s weapon said the request was pushed to the front of the line.
—Perry Stein, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
Verb
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
Teams can create physical or digital maps tracing the journey of their work from inception to end-user impact, highlighting key touchpoints and the value added at each stage.
—Tim Madden, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tracing
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Research, networking and educational pursuits are favored.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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This practice involves intentionally unplugging from digital technologies in the pursuit of balance and digital well-being.Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
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Finally, set yourself up for success in the new year by defining clear financial goals.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 4 Oct. 2024
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Sign up for Notepad by Tom Warren, a weekly newsletter uncovering the secrets and strategy behind Microsoft’s era-defining bets on AI, gaming, and computing.Tom Warren, The Verge, 2 Oct. 2024
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The Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 is 30% off, delivering advanced health tracking, AI wellness insights, and sleep monitoring in a sleek Wear OS design.Shubham Yewale, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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ETFs tracking financials and the fossil fuel producers include the Financials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) and the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) .Fred Imbert, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024
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On Berger's desk is a poster of sketches and notes outlining every era designed by one of her precocious granddaughters.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
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Her ample backside pulls the fabric tight, outlining her rump right down to a dimple in one plump cheek.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 2 Oct. 2024
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Proving their mettle and pursuing their goal was a shared aspiration that came to define both John’s and David’s lives—one cut short and one long and happy.Francine Uenuma, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2024
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This persistent imbalance is not merely a numbers game but a reflection of broader societal attitudes and structural barriers that continue to deter young women from pursuing these fields.Kath Mackay, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Net interest income for the quarter was $209,283, up from $99,275, due to a higher cash balance following a public offering.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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The company has extended the period to consummate a Business Combination to June 17, 2025, following shareholder approval.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Tracing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tracing. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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