- present tense form of trace (3rd person singular).
traces
Example Sentences
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Leica traces its roots back to a microscope maker founded in 1849.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
“Huguette Caland: A Life in a Few Lines,” opening Sunday at the Hammer Museum, traces that relentless drive across nearly 150 paintings, drawings, sculptures, garments and tapestries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
Instead of relying only on treating an entire structure, researchers are trying to exploit the insects' own biology, social behavior, feeding habits, and even their microbial traces.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
Intel traces its origins to memory chips before it got out of that business due to poor economics.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
He had unhitched her from the plow and she still had on her collar, the traces draped over her neck.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
