1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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
See All Example Sentences for trail
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
See All Example Sentences for trail
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trail
Noun
-
The path to infection The most common way people swimming inland get sick is by swallowing the water.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
23 May 2025
-
Aging is being redefined not as a linear path to decline, but as a modifiable, and in some ways reversible, biological process.—
Brent Gleeson,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
-
The boys chose the challenge on the track with a temperature of 140 degrees, which is above the level that can cause 2nd degree burns, CBS Austin reports.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
23 May 2025
-
This track is about the quiet power of love and attention.—
Dan Rys,
Billboard,
22 May 2025
Verb
-
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
-
Chalamet’s team can’t be in the business of chasing past miracles.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
Noun
-
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
-
The city’s roads and walkways are steep, bisected by narrow footpaths, all displaying wares or services for sale.—
Ben Ayers,
Outside Online,
1 May 2025
Noun
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
Applicants should be interested in pursuing a career in fashion.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
28 May 2025
-
Trump, eager to broker a peace deal bringing more than three years of full-scale war in Eastern Europe to a close, has become increasingly frustrated with Russian officials refusing to ink an agreement, despite pursuing a general thaw in relations with the Kremlin.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
Noun
-
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
-
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
Noun
-
These materials can then be used to make new batteries, reducing the need for mining and lowering the environmental footprint of EV production.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 May 2025
-
This approach not only reduces bandwidth requirements but also decreases the overall energy footprint of AI systems.—
David Ly,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Trail.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trail. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share