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as in path
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 track
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 to track
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 trail
Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 30 May 2025
The nearby Mountain Top Arboretum is 200 acres of native plants and trees where dogs are permitted on some meadows and along some trails.
—John Oseid, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
He’s trailed by Post Malone with eight nominations as well as seven-time nominees Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
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Noun
Hiking influencer Hannah Moody, 31, was confirmed dead after her body was discovered along a trail in Scottsdale, Arizona on May 22.
—Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 30 May 2025
The nearby Mountain Top Arboretum is 200 acres of native plants and trees where dogs are permitted on some meadows and along some trails.
—John Oseid, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, the Nasdaq Biotechnology Index is down 4% so far this year, trailing the S&P 500 Index’s 0.7% decline over the same period.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
He’s trailed by Post Malone with eight nominations as well as seven-time nominees Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Shaboozey.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trail
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The settlement also cleared a path for the operator to permanently shutter all services aside from the emergency and behavioral health at Rockville General Hospital in Vernon, The CT Mirror reported.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
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Plans call for a perimeter walking-and-biking trail that loops into a network of pedestrian paths.—
Nick Rosenberger,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2025
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Trump threatened to cut federal funding to California if a trans girl competed in a state track and field event held Saturday.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
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After charming the world as one of sports’ favorite couples, thanks to their prowess on the track, their unwavering support of each other, and their TikTok-worthy dance moves, Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles and Jamaican Olympic bronze medalist Junelle Bromfield are getting married.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
3 June 2025
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Redefining What Success Looks Like Instead of chasing traditional business blueprints rooted in overwork and hustle, many Black women are carving out a new model—one that centers sustainability, wellness, and self-preservation.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
28 May 2025
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Photos show the furry intruder perched on top of the stove in the kitchen, where a warden and local sheriff's deputy discovered the animal before chasing it from the property through an open door.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
27 May 2025
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Shoppers have used them to spruce up everything from driveways, footpaths, and flower beds to stairways, swimming pools, and retaining walls.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2025
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And in Sri Lanka, the hotel group Resplendent Ceylon has formalized a network of 14 footpaths that cut through forests and tea fields.—
Mary Holland,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Several people reported feeling sick in the Netherlands after consuming Haribo fizzy candy that contained traces of cannabis.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Organizations can, therefore, sift through logs, traces and metrics, analyze trends, detect anomalies and identify root causes faster and more accurately than humanly possible.—
Dave Link,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Conservative governments that preceded him had taken an even stricter position on cannabis, often pursuing a more zero-tolerance approach.—
Dario Sabaghi,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Pedro Pascal is strategically pursuing another Emmy, but his limited screen time undoubtedly presents a challenge.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 May 2025
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As global tech power concentrates in the US and China, Europe faces critical decisions about its innovation future - but data suggests pathways for competitive revival By Dr. Stefano Tasselli Europe stands at an innovation crossroads.—
RSM Discovery,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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On May 13, the automaker revealed the Re:Nissan plan, a pathway forward to enhance performance and create a leaner, more agile business.—
Eileen Falkenberg-Hull,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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The best types of desks for small spaces are often those with a small footprint and ample storage.—
Erika Owen,
Architectural Digest,
3 June 2025
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This shift is especially valuable in industries with large footprints and high data volatility.—
Govinda Rao Banothu,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Trail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trail. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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