Synonyms for trail
treɪltrail

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1. trailnoun

   To drag (something) behind on the ground.

   You'll get your coat all muddy if you trail it around like that.

   Synonyms:
   track, dirt track, path, footpath

2. trailnoun

   Synonyms:
   spoor

English Synonyms and AntonymsRate these synonyms:1.3 / 3 votes

1. trail

   A memorial is that which is intended or fitted to bring to remembrance something that has passed away; it may be vast and stately. On the other hand, a slight token of regard may be a cherished memorial of a friend; either a concrete object or an observance may be a memorial. A vestige is always slight compared with that whose existence it recalls; as, scattered mounds containing implements, weapons, etc., are vestiges of a former civilization. A vestige is always a part of that which has passed away; a trace may be merely the mark made by something that has been present or passed by, and that is still existing, or some slight evidence of its presence or of the effect it has produced; as, traces of game were observed by the hunter. Compare CHARACTERISTIC.

   Synonyms:
   footmark, footprint, footstep, impression, mark, memorial, remains, remnant, sign, token, trace, track, vestige

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1. trailnoun

   a track or mark left by something that has passed

   "there as a trail of blood"; "a tear left its trail on her cheek"

   Synonyms:
   lead, track

2. trailnoun

   a path or track roughly blazed through wild or hilly country

   Synonyms:
   lead, track

3. lead, track, trailverb

   evidence pointing to a possible solution

   "the police are following a promising lead"; "the trail led straight to the perpetrator"

   Synonyms:
   rails, course, data track, path, lead-in, wind, cut, atomic number 82, cart track, confidential information, lead, principal, leading, tether, caterpillar tread, raceway, lead story, caterpillar track, runway, lede, steer, rail, leash, star, running, hint, racetrack, jumper cable, cartroad, jumper lead, booster cable, racecourse, pencil lead, tip, track, spark advance

4. drag, trail, get behind, hang back, drop behind, drop backverb

   to lag or linger behind

   "But in so many other areas we still are dragging"

   Synonyms:
   draw, give chase, chase after, tangle, haul, hale, get behind, drag on, drop back, train, drag out, tail, embroil, dredge, dog, shack, scuff, drag in, sweep up, puff, go after, sweep, track, tag, chase, cart, drag, hang back, drop behind

5. chase, chase after, trail, tail, tag, give chase, dog, go after, trackverb

   go after with the intent to catch

   "The policeman chased the mugger down the alley"; "the dog chased the rabbit"

   Synonyms:
   give chase, quest for, traverse, pass over, chase after, cut through, cover, shack, chamfer, mark, get over, chase, drop back, cut across, tail, furrow, go after, get across, train, bob, get behind, label, dog, track, pursue, cross, tag, quest after, drag, dock, hang back, drop behind

6. trail, shackverb

   move, proceed, or walk draggingly or slowly

   "John trailed behind his class mates"; "The Mercedes trailed behind the horse cart"

   Synonyms:
   give chase, chase after, domicile, shack, get behind, chase, drop back, tail, go after, dog, train, reside, track, tag, drag, domiciliate, hang back, drop behind

7. trailverb

   hang down so as to drag along the ground

   "The bride's veiled trailed along the ground"

   Synonyms:
   track, dog, chase after, tag, train, drag, drop back, shack, hang back, chase, get behind, go after, tail, drop behind, give chase

8. trail, trainverb

   drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground

   "The toddler was trailing his pants"; "She trained her long scarf behind her"

   Synonyms:
   give chase, civilise, civilize, groom, educate, chase after, condition, aim, shack, get behind, develop, discipline, chase, drop back, rail, tail, check, coach, go after, direct, dog, train, cultivate, take aim, take, track, tag, school, drag, hang back, drop behind, prepare

Matched Categories

1. • Drag
   • Path
   • Track

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1. hauling

   exert force on (someone or something) so as to cause movement towards oneself

   she hauled the laden basket up the slope

   Submitted by rinat on September 10, 2019  

Dictionary of English SynonymesRate these synonyms:0.0 / 0 votes

1. trailverb

   Synonyms:
   draw, drag

2. trailverb

   Synonyms:
   track, trace, follow, hunt

3. trailverb

   Synonyms:
   [Local Eng.] impose upon, take advantage of one's ignorance

4. trailverb

   Synonyms:
   drag, be drawn along, be drawn out

5. trailverb

   Synonyms:
   run (as a plant), climb

6. trailnoun

   Synonyms:
   train

7. trailnoun

   Synonyms:
   track, trace, mark, footprint, footmark, footstep

8. trailnoun

   Synonyms:
   [U. S.] footpath (made by Indians)

9. trailnoun

   Synonyms:
   entrails (as of fowl or of sheep)

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1. trailnoun

   Synonyms:
   train, track, wake, spoor, footmark, foil, trace

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1. List of paraphrases for "trail":

   trails, runway, pathway, sentier, track, path, trace, trailhead, piste, airstrip, keng, pathways, lead, paths, navigation, tramp, drive, footpath, slut, tarmac

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How to use trail in a sentence?

1. Wasserman Schultz:

   We made sure with a smaller debate schedule -- again, with only originally five candidates and now three -- it gives the candidates an opportunity to stay on the campaign trail for those early-state primary voters and caucus voters to get a really close look at them, and that's what the purpose of the early-state window is for.

2. Patricia Toro It:

   I was n’t worried about it, i think in the back of Trail Aaron mind, Trail Aaron was a little more worried than I was.

3. Matt Gold:

   Both the President's timing of certain actions and hints that the President has made expressly have raised fears that he's offering the Chinese a compromise of our national security enforcement in exchange for the kinds of concessions that he can boast about on the campaign trail, if we put legitimate enforcement of our national security laws on the table in trade negotiation, we are inviting our adversaries to demand we drop national security enforcement at future trade negotiation tables.

4. Jamie Roe:

   He has to show some progress in the next couple years on trade, in the upcoming year I at least want to see progress towards the bulk of all the issues he brought up through the campaign trail.

5. Jeb Bush:

   President Bush has been incredibly supportive of his brother’s campaign and Governor Bush is excited to have him out on the trail.