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tracks down

VERB

follow, pursue

Synonyms

WEAK

apprehend be hot on the trail beat the bushes bird-dog bring to light capture catch chase cover dig up discover do dog dog footsteps of draw an inference expose ferret out find go after hunt piece together put together run down scout shadow smell out sniff out stalk stick to tail trace trail travel traverse unearth

Antonyms

WEAK

run away

Example Sentences

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He tracks down aging civil servants and former royals, often inviting us along on the quest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

He is the founder of the Hamas security service known as Majd, which manages internal security matters, investigates suspected Israeli agents and tracks down Israeli intelligence and security services officers.

From BBC • Jul. 31, 2024

Yet his team tracks down illegal websites and monitors social media to stamp out sales of fake “skinny jabs.”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 15, 2024

Last year, there were 280 derailments on mainline tracks, down from 294 in 2021 and well below the 341 in 2019, according to federal data.

From New York Times • Mar. 7, 2023

Her face was dirty, and her tears left pink tracks down her cheeks.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin