- present tense form of trace (3rd person singular).
traces
Example Sentences
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Even hundreds of miles above Earth, traces of the planet's atmosphere remain.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 1, 2026
Another drone was reportedly found weeks later near the airport, also with traces of an explosive substance.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
The first theory traces back to the same underlying factor that causes the stock market to perform poorly in September: a big uptick in seasonal affective disorder.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
Through firsthand accounts from military commanders, government officials, intelligence personnel and Marines who were on the ground, WSJ Opinion’s new documentary, “The Path to Zero,” traces the decisions that set the withdrawal in motion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
In the span of about five hours, the carpets had been steamed to help keep Malia’s allergies from being activated by traces of the former president’s dogs.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
