1
as in defined
to draw or make apparent the outline of
trace your hand onto this piece of paper
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2
as in chased
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 traced
The violence that the Philippines has suffered in the last several decades, as well as its remaining ethnic and social tensions, can be traced to the legacy of imperial oppression.
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Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Police traced the messages back to him and put him away for three years.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
So while the advisory attributes 100,000 cancer cases in the country each year to alcohol, most cancers can’t be traced back to a single cause.
—Alice Park, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
Its sighting can be traced to a curved glint of light originating from a faraway galaxy.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
The centuries-old recipe can be traced back to the Moravians, and specifically to Christian Winkler and his eponymous bakery.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
The group’s roots can be traced to 2004, when an Iraqi extremist network led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi merged with al-Qaeda to form ISIS’s predecessor group, al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI).
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
In a first step to figure out this mystery, scientists traced the evolution of bioluminescence in the octocoral lineage using a combination of fossils and genetics.
—Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
The current popularity in poinsettia production can be traced back to the efforts of the German migrant Ecke family.
—Norman Ellstrand and Nathan Ellstrand / Made By History, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Police traced the messages back to him and put him away for three years.
—Joshua Kaplan, ProPublica, 4 Jan. 2025
So while the advisory attributes 100,000 cancer cases in the country each year to alcohol, most cancers can’t be traced back to a single cause.
—Alice Park, TIME, 4 Jan. 2025
Its sighting can be traced to a curved glint of light originating from a faraway galaxy.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 3 Jan. 2025
The centuries-old recipe can be traced back to the Moravians, and specifically to Christian Winkler and his eponymous bakery.
—Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 3 Jan. 2025
The group’s roots can be traced to 2004, when an Iraqi extremist network led by Abu Musab al-Zarqawi merged with al-Qaeda to form ISIS’s predecessor group, al-Qaeda in Iraq (AQI).
—Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 3 Jan. 2025
In a first step to figure out this mystery, scientists traced the evolution of bioluminescence in the octocoral lineage using a combination of fossils and genetics.
—Danielle Hall, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 Dec. 2024
The current popularity in poinsettia production can be traced back to the efforts of the German migrant Ecke family.
—Norman Ellstrand and Nathan Ellstrand / Made By History, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for traced
Verb
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The values were not defined for respondents but left to their own interpretation.—
Steven P. Dinkin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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In an era dominated by CGI, Hung emphasizes the physical authenticity that defined Hong Kong action while acknowledging modern techniques.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Apart from the vague statement posted by the band which outlined their decision to part ways with Hinds, there has been no updates on why Hinds and Mastodon ‘mutually’ parted ways.—
Quentin Thane Singer,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Cabinet Office Minister Pat McFadden has also outlined proposals that could result in significant layoffs of government employees, known as civil service workers.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Prosecutors in the first four months of 2024 pursued nearly 19,000 soldiers, who either abandoned their posts or deserted, according to the Ukrainian parliament.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
8 Jan. 2025
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While Tanner Scott is atop their list, and the club pursued a trade of Devin Williams, there is still a multitude of options available.—
Fabian Ardaya,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration took action in the years that followed, doling out fines, stepping up air monitoring and tightening emissions rules for one of the most extreme carcinogens.—
Lisa Song,
ProPublica,
5 Feb. 2025
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Even cuts to areas such as the administration's travel budget could prove problematic, as there are situations when officials need to go to different locations to ensure federal guidelines are being followed.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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These winds will be accompanied by low relative humidity of 20 to 25 percent.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2025
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These winds will be accompanied by low relative humidity values between 15 and 25 percent.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Hybrid publishing came in at $4,500, while self-publishing trailed at $1,700.—
Roger Dooley,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Chargers trailed 21-13 at the half but scored 21 unanswered points to secure a 34-27 triumph over Denver.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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“Traced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/traced. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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